The majority of immigrants moving to Sweden in 2025 were Swedes returning to Sweden. Over Swedes returned to their home country. In the same year, just over thousand Indians migrated to Sweden, the second-largest nationality this year.
Syrians largest immigrant group
Of Sweden's foreign-born population, Syrians made up the largest group. Following the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War in 2011, many people left the country in search of a better life in Europe, some of which landed in Sweden. In 2022, Sweden hosted the world's 7th largest group of Syrian refugees.
Immigration drives population increase in Sweden
Over the past decade, Sweden has seen a positive migration rate, with more people immigrating to the country than people leaving. This is one of the main reasons why the country's population has been increasing steadily over recent years.