Sweden's
population increased from
8.88 million in 2000 to
10.55 million in 2023, marking a significant growth of
1.67 million inhabitants over 23 years. The steady rise underscores Sweden's consistent population growth trend, highlighting an average annual increase of approximately
72,608 inhabitants.
The population
growth rate accelerated in the most recent years, with an addition of
0.03 million inhabitants from 2022 to 2023, compared to a slower increase of
0.02 million inhabitants from 2000 to 2001. This acceleration suggests Sweden has experienced not only steady growth but also a slight increase in the pace at which its population is expanding.
Consistent Growth Since 2000
Sweden has seen a consistent increase in its population every year since 2000, with no year showing a stagnation or decline in the number of inhabitants. This pattern of unbroken growth underscores the country's ability to sustain and support a growing population through its social and economic policies.
Decade Comparison
Comparing the first and last complete decades within this dataset, the population grew by
0.12 million from 2001 to 2010, while from 2013 to 2022, it grew by a larger margin of
0.88 million. This comparison illustrates a significant increase in the population growth rate in the more recent decade.
Largest Year-on-Year Increases
The largest year-on-year increase occurred between 2015 and 2016, with the population growing by
0.15 million inhabitants. This spike represents the highest single-year growth within the dataset, highlighting a period of particularly rapid population expansion.
Growth Consistency Across Two Decades
The population growth has been remarkably consistent across the last two decades, with the number of inhabitants increasing every year. This consistency demonstrates Sweden's stable and attractive living conditions, contributing to natural population growth and
immigration.
Smallest Growth Periods
The smallest increases in population were observed in the early 2000s, specifically between 2002 and 2003, and again between 2003 and 2004, each with a growth of just
0.03 million inhabitants. These periods reflect the slowest pace of population growth, possibly due to lower
birth rates or immigration levels at that time.