Global Japanese Data Rankings

	Sweden
Book production, annual total	12,547 (1998) [19/104 countries]
Book production, % of arts and recreation	6.5% (1998) [24/95 countries]
Book production, % of literature	23.7% (1998) [36/98 countries]
Book production, % of religion and theology	3.0% (1998) [70/97 countries]
Book production, % of sciences	50.1% (1998) [28/102 countries]
% of those who read books in their free time daily (2007)	15.9% [14/34 countries]
% of those who get much enjoyment from reading books (2007)	63.6% [6/34 countries]
% of Grade 4 students who read a book for enjoyment for less than 1 hours per day (2007)	72.4% [4/37 countries]
% of Grade 4 students who read a book for enjoyment for more than 2 hours per day (2007)	8.7% [34/37 countries]
% of Grade 8 students who read a book for enjoyment for less than 1 hours per day (2007)	81.4% [3/50 countries]
% of Grade 8 students who read a book for enjoyment for more than 2 hours per day (2007)	5.7% [49/50 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its achievements in the arts and literature (2013)	72.7% [31/33 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its achievements in the arts and literature (2003)	74.4% [26/34 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its achievements in the arts and literature (1995)	71.9% [21/23 countries]

	Sweden
Voter turnout in the national election	84.2% (2022) [23/199 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to vote in elections (2014)	6.33 [7/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to vote in elections (2004)	6.27 [5/38 countries]
% of those who think that elections are a good way of making governments pay attention to what the people think (1996)	70.5% [11/24 countries]
% of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign (2014)	71.9% [3/34 countries]
% of those who think that the last national election was fair regarding the opportunities of the candidates and parties to campaign (2004)	64.4% [17/38 countries]
% of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions (2014)	66.9% [15/34 countries]
% of those who think that referendums are a good way to decide important political questions (2004)	70.9% [17/38 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (2013)	80.9% [5/33 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (2003)	67.2% [10/34 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in the way democracy works (1995)	64.4% [11/23 countries]
% of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	22.3% [21/36 countries]
% of those who think that giving people more say is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	24.9% [13/25 countries]
% of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	15.1% [7/36 countries]
% of those who think that protecting freedom of speech is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	14.7% [10/25 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy works well in their country today (2014)	7.10 [4/34 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy worked well in their country 10 years ago (2014)	7.43 [4/34 countries]
Extent to which people think democracy will work well in their country 10 years from now (2014)	6.78 [5/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living (2014)	6.52 [12/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that all citizens have an adequate standard of living (2004)	6.50 [16/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities (2014)	6.32 [9/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that government authorities respect and protect the rights of minorities (2004)	6.28 [14/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making (2014)	5.81 [23/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people be given more opportunities to participate in public decision-making (2004)	5.94 [31/38 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions (2014)	4.77 [16/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens may engage in acts of civil disobedience when they oppose government actions (2004)	4.64 [23/37 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that governments respect democratic rights whatever the circumstances (2014)	6.63 [3/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that people convicted of serious crimes lose their citizen rights (2014)	3.93 [32/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that long-term residents of a country, who are not citizens, have the right to vote in that countryfs national elections (2014)	3.32 [30/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that citizens have the right not to vote (2014)	5.61 [4/34 countries]
Extent to which people think it important that health care be provided for everyone (2014)	6.79 [5/34 countries]

	Sweden
Statutory number of members (As of February 16, 2023)	349 [33/190 countries]
Inhabitants per parliamentarian (2021)	27,977 [128/192 countries]
% of women in parliament (As of February 16, 2023)	46.42% [10/185 countries]
% of MPs 40 years of age or younger (As of February 16, 2023)	28.94% [34/143 countries]
Women in ministerial positions (% of all ministers) (2021)	57.1% [2/193 countries]
Average age of cabinet members (2018)	50.64 [23/35 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2014)	47.4% [3/34 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2010)	38.8% [7/36 countries]
% of those who trust politicians (2004)	36.5% [12/38 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for what they can get out of it personally (2010)	32.4% [34/36 countries]
% of those who think that many politicians are involved in corruption (2016)	14.8% [31/35 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest (2014)	24.2% [33/34 countries]
% of those who think that most politicians are in politics only for their own interest (2004)	33.1% [35/38 countries]

	Sweden
% of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics (2014)	30.7% [19/34 countries]
% of those who think that political parties encourage people to become active in politics (2004)	29.2% [26/38 countries]
% of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices (2014)	33.2% [32/34 countries]
% of those who think that political parties do not give voters real policy choices (2004)	43.1% [32/38 countries]
% of those who belong to a political party (2014)	8.8% [13/34 countries]
% of those who think that people who vote for the party/the parties in government have the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	29.5% [2/35 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations (2014)	3.74 [29/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to be active in social or political associations (2004)	3.43 [33/38 countries]

	Sweden
% of those who have confidence in parliament (2018)	73.7% [9/47 countries]
% of those who have confidence in parliament (2008)	63.9% [11/44 countries]
% of those who have confidence in parliament (1998)	55.1% [16/30 countries]
% of those who think that MPs try to keep the promises they have made during the election (2016)	26.4% [13/35 countries]
% of those who think that the parliament considers your action if you take action against an unjust or harmful law (2014)	24.5% [8/34 countries]

	Sweden
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (2016)	3.30 [5/34 countries]
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (2006)	3.09 [10/34 countries]
Degree of interest in politics (5 steps) (1996)	3.07 [9/24 countries]
% of those interested in politics (4 choices) (2014)	57.6% [10/34 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is left (2014)	23.6% [1/34 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is center (2014)	31.1% [34/34 countries]
% of those who think that their political position is right (2014)	19.8% [15/34 countries]
Average of political position (2014)	4.80 [31/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2014)	56.0% [10/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2004)	55.8% [11/38 countries]
% of those who read the political content of a newspaper every day (2004)	18.5% [10/22 countries]
% of those who never read the political content of a newspaper (2004)	11.8% [18/22 countries]
% of those who use the media to obtain political news or information every day (2014)	70.0% [18/34 countries]
% of those who never use the media to obtain political news or information (2014)	3.3% [23/34 countries]
% of those who watch political news on television every day (2004)	34.5% [17/22 countries]
% of those who never watch political news on television (2004)	4.0% [17/22 countries]
% of those who listen to political news on the radio every day (2004)	19.2% [17/22 countries]
% of those who never listen to political news on the radio (2004)	20.7% [17/22 countries]
% of those who use the Internet to obtain political news or information every day (2004)	4.2% [8/22 countries]
% of those who never use the Internet to obtain political news or information (2004)	69.0% [17/22 countries]
% of those who have expressed political views on the internet (2014)	16.2% [8/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion (2014)	40.1% [8/34 countries]
% of those who often or sometimes try to persuade your friends, relatives or fellow workers to share their political opinion (2004)	43.3% [9/38 countries]
% of young people (-29) who often or sometimes discuss political matters with friends, relatives or fellow workers (2014)	0.6% [1/34 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2014)	13.9% [31/34 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2006)	17.6% [31/33 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (2004)	17.5% [32/38 countries]
% of those who think that others are better informed about politics and government (1996)	19.3% [21/24 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2016)	56.4% [13/35 countries]
% of those who think that they understand political issues of the country (2014)	56.5% [15/34 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2017)	37.6% [23/30 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2016)	49.1% [23/35 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have no political voice (2014)	31.7% [26/34 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have considerable influence on politics (2006)	13.5% [28/33 countries]
% of those who think that ordinary citizens have considerable influence on politics (1996)	12.1% [21/24 countries]
% of those who think that citizens in general has the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	8.0% [16/35 countries]
% of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think (2014)	34.0% [33/34 countries]
% of those who do not think that the government cares much what people like them think (2004)	49.0% [26/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government (2014)	5.93 [4/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to keep watch on the actions of government (2004)	5.94 [6/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions (2014)	5.74 [13/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to try to understand the reasoning of people with other opinions (2004)	5.73 [16/37 countries]

	Sweden
% of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law (2014)	38.6% [12/34 countries]
% of those who would take action when the parliament considers an unjust or harmful law (2004)	25.0% [30/37 countries]
% of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views (2014)	23.5% [10/34 countries]
% of those who have attempted to contact a politician or a civil servant to express their views (2004)	18.9% [17/38 countries]
% of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity (2014)	50.1% [6/34 countries]
% of those who have donated money or raised funds for a social or political activity (2004)	43.5% [13/38 countries]
% of those who have signed a petition (2014)	73.8% [3/34 countries]
% of those who have signed a petition (2004)	77.0% [4/38 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more (2014)	5.03 [4/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to choose products for political, ethical or environmental reasons, even if they cost a bit more (2004)	4.55 [14/37 countries]
% of those who take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations once a month or more (2017)	3.5% [16/30 countries]
% of those who never take part in activities of political parties, political groups or associations (2017)	85.3% [18/30 countries]
% of those who have attended a political meeting (2014)	29.8% [12/34 countries]
% of those who have attended a political meeting (2004)	28.3% [18/38 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise public meetings to protest against the government (2016)	97.0% [1/35 countries]
% of those who have attended demonstrations (2014)	28.6% [8/34 countries]
% of those who have attended demonstrations (2004)	27.3% [10/38 countries]
% of those who think that it should be allowed to organise protest marches and demonstrations (2016)	95.1% [1/35 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to hold public meetings (2016)	70.1% [8/35 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by force should be allowed to hold public meetings (2014)	21.3% [15/34 countries]
% of those who think that people who want to overthrow the government by revolution should be allowed to publish books expressing their views (2016)	82.1% [2/35 countries]

	Sweden
Employment in general government as % of total employment	28.66% (2019) [2/33 countries]
% of central government employees aged 55 years or older (2020)	23.77% [25/38 countries]
% of those who trust in civil servants (2016)	25.8% [18/35 countries]
% of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people (2014)	71.6% [8/33 countries]
% of those who think that the public service is committed to serve the people (2004)	55.0% [23/38 countries]
Evaluation of control of corruption (0-100) (2021)	97.6 [6/209 countries]
% of those who think that few public officials are involved in corruption (2014)	51.9% [9/34 countries]
% of those who think that many public officials are involved in corruption (2016)	16.0% [31/35 countries]
% of those who say that they or their family have never come across a public official who hinted/ wanted a bribe in the last five years (2016)	88.7% [10/35 countries]
% of those who say that they or their family have never come across a public official who hinted/ wanted a bribe in the last five years (2006)	89.1% [9/35 countries]
% of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork (2017)	68.3% [3/30 countries]
% of those who turn to private companies first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork (2017)	2.8% [25/30 countries]
% of those who turn to public services first to help them with administrative problems or official paperwork (2017)	12.0% [24/30 countries]

	Sweden
General government expenditures as % of GDP (2022)	49.1% [21/189 countries]
General government primary net lending/borrowing as % of GDP (2022)	-0.03% [43/180 countries]
General government gross debt as % of GDP (2022)	33% [155/185 countries]
% of those who are in favour of cuts in government spending (2016)	41.4% [34/35 countries]
General government expenditures for General public services, as % of GDP (2020)	7.0% [8/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Defence, as % of GDP (2020)	1.3% [14/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Public order and safety, as % of GDP (2020)	1.4% [23/30 countries]
General government expenditures for economic affairs, as % of GDP (2020)	5.7% [22/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Environment protection, as % of GDP (2020)	0.5% [23/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Housing and community amenities, as % of GDP (2020)	0.7% [6/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Health, as % of GDP (2020)	7.3% [18/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Recreation, culture and religion, as % of GDP (2020)	1.4% [9/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP (2020)	7.1% [2/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Education, as % of GDP (2020)	7.1% [2/30 countries]
General government expenditures for Social protection, as % of GDP (2020)	19.6% [12/30 countries]

	Sweden
General government revenues as % of GDP (2022)	49% [12/189 countries]
Value Added Tax/ General Sales Tax - Rates (2021)	25.0% [2/35 countries]
Corporate income tax rate (central + sub-central) (2021)	20.60% [60/111 countries]
Taxes on income, profits and capital gains, % of GDP (2019)	15.3% [8/117 countries]
Social security contributions, % of GDP (2019)	9.2% [23/113 countries]
Taxes on property, % of GDP (2019)	0.9% [41/111 countries]
Taxes on goods and services, % of GDP (2019)	12.1% [33/117 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2019)	23.6% [13/29 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2016)	17.2% [23/35 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too high for those with high incomes (2009)	22.6% [19/41 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2019)	48.6% [16/29 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2016)	50.1% [19/35 countries]
% of those who think that taxes are too low for those with high incomes (2009)	46.2% [24/41 countries]
% of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes (2019)	72.8% [18/29 countries]
% of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes (2009)	72.3% [26/41 countries]
% of those who think that people with high incomes should pay a larger % of their income in taxes than those with low incomes (1999)	76.3% [18/25 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes (2014)	6.13 [16/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, never to try to evade taxes (2004)	5.71 [30/38 countries]
% of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often make sure people pay their taxes (2016)	82.0% [6/35 countries]
% of those who think that the tax authorities always/ often treat everyone in accordance with the law, regardless of their contacts or position in society (2016)	64.4% [6/35 countries]

	Sweden
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (2013)	72.2% [9/33 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (2003)	61.5% [11/34 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its social security system (1995)	64.7% [4/23 countries]
% of those who think that the social benefits in their country make people lazy (2017)	34.9% [22/30 countries]
% of those who would like to see more government spending in old age pensions (2016)	71.3% [20/35 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a decent standard of living for the old (2016)	97.3% [10/35 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in the provision of decent life for the old (2016)	25.8% [12/24 countries]
% of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people (2017)	87.0% [4/30 countries]
% of those who think that the government should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	87.7% [2/35 countries]
% of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people (2017)	10.5% [5/30 countries]
% of those who think that private companies should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	9.6% [6/35 countries]
% of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people (2017)	0.9% [30/30 countries]
% of those who think that family, relatives or friends should primarily provide care for older people (2016)	0.5% [35/35 countries]
% of those who think "government agencies should primarily provide help in everyday life for elderly people (2012)	84.1% [1/41 countries]
% of those who think that the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of the help to elderly people (2012)	86.8% [2/41 countries]
% of those who think that 1-6 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	5.4% [34/41 countries]
% of those who think that 7-12 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	36.5% [13/41 countries]
% of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	47.9% [2/41 countries]
% of those who think that 13-36 months of paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	4.9% [16/38 countries]
% of those who think that the government should pay for parental leave (2012)	70.6% [2/41 countries]
% of those who think that the employer should pay for parental leave (2012)	1.6% [40/41 countries]
% of those who think that both the government and the employer should pay for parental leave (2012)	27.7% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think the employers should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	0.6% [40/41 countries]
% of those who think the family itself should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	25.4% [41/41 countries]
% of those who think the government/public funds should primarily cover the costs of childcare for children under school age (2012)	74.0% [1/41 countries]
% of those who think government agencies should primarily provide childcare for children under school age (2012)	82.5% [1/41 countries]
% of those who think that poverty is the most important issue for their country (2010)	3.1% [31/35 countries]
% of those who think that the government should spend less on benefits for the poor (2009)	10.0% [26/41 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing decent housing for those who can't afford it (2016)	75.6% [27/35 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to help people in the country who are worse off than themselves (2014)	5.34 [24/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to help people in the country who are worse off than themselves (2004)	5.13 [34/38 countries]

	Sweden
% of those who think that it is worse to convict an innocent person than to let a guilty person go free (2016)	76.0% [12/35 countries]
% of those who follow conscience rather than law on occasions (2 choices) (2016)	63.4% [5/35 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations (2014)	6.06 [24/34 countries]
Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, always to obey laws and regulations (2004)	5.96 [30/38 countries]
Extent to which people trust the courts (2017)	6.37 [7/30 countries]
% of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) (2018)	80.0% [12/47 countries]
% of those who have confidence in the justice system (5 choices) (2008)	78.9% [9/44 countries]

	Sweden
Population (ten thousands) (2021)	1,041.6 [87/216 countries]
Popuation growth (annual) (2021)	0.6% [126/217 countries]
Popuation change in the last 20 years (2001-2021)	17.1% [136/217 countries]
0-14 years, % of the total population (2021)	17.7% [141/193 countries]
15-64 years, % of the total population (2021)	61.9% [133/193 countries]
65 years and over, % of the total population (2021)	20.5% [18/193 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Both sexes (years) (2020)	82.4 [14/199 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Female (years) (2020)	84.2 [19/199 countries]
Life expectancy at birth - Male (years) (2020)	80.7 [12/199 countries]
Population density (per square kilometer) (2021)	25.6 [177/216 countries]
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million (% of total population) (2021)	15.9 [86/121 countries]
% of those who think that population growth cannot be supported (2010)	60.5% [17/36 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between young people and older people (2019)	15.1% [24/29 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between young people and older people (1999)	19.5% [24/25 countries]
% of those who think that younger people should be medically prioritized over older people (2011)	39.3% [26/32 countries]

	Sweden
Crude marriage rate (marriages per 1,000 population)	3.6 (2020) [27/45 countries]
Crude divorce rate (divorces per 1,000 population)	2.5 (2020) [7/44 countries]
Relative divorce rate (ratio of divorces to marriages in the latest year) (2008-2020)	0.69 [6/44 countries]
% of ever married at 50-54, men	67.5% (2018) [36/36 countries]
% of ever married at 50-54, women	73.2% (2018) [36/36 countries]
% of those who think that people who want children ought to get married (2012)	16.0% [40/40 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (2018)	55.9% [34/46 countries]
% of those who think that adultery is always wrong (2008)	61.2% [26/44 countries]
% of those who think that sex before marriage is always wrong (2008)	2.6% [44/44 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (2018)	11.5% [44/47 countries]
% of those who think that homosexuality is always wrong (2008)	28.5% [36/44 countries]

	Sweden
Fertility rate, total (births per woman) (2020)	1.66 [145/200 countries]
Crude birth rate (per 1,000 people) (2020)	10.9 [149/204 countries]
Mean age of women at childbirth (2020)	31.3 [14/43 countries]
Maternal mortality ratio (per 100,000 live births) (2017)	4 [171/183 countries]
Infant mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) (2020)	2.1 [184/193 countries]
Under-five mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) (2020)	3 [173/194 countries]
Adolescent fertility rate (Births per 1,000 women aged 15-19) (2020)	5.2 [176/194 countries]
% of births outside of marriage (2018)	54.5% [10/42 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby (2008)	8.0% [44/44 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if there is a strong chance of serious defect in the baby (1998)	9.4% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (2018)	15.2% [46/47 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (2008)	29.3% [41/43 countries]
% of those who think that it is wrong for a woman to have an abortion if her family cannot afford any more children (1998)	35.3% [25/30 countries]

	Sweden
% of children (aged 0-17) living with a single parent	20.7% (2018) [12/39 countries]
% of elderly who live with their child(ren) (2020)	2.9% [4/4 countries]
% of elderly who live with their child(ren) (2015)	2.9% [4/4 countries]
% of elderly who live with their child(ren) (2010)	2.4% [5/5 countries]
% of elderly who live with their child(ren) (2000)	3.7% [5/5 countries]
% of elderly who contact their child(ren) not living together more than once a week (2020)	0.7% [2/4 countries]
% of elderly who contact their child(ren) not living together more than once a week (2015)	0.8% [1/4 countries]
% of elderly who contact their child(ren) not living together more than once a week (2010)	80.2% [2/5 countries]
% of elderly who contact their child(ren) not living together more than once a week (2000)	83.5% [1/5 countries]
% of those who think that adult children have a duty to look after their elderly parents (2017)	27.0% [29/30 countries]
% of those who think that adult children are an important source of help for elderly parents (2012)	73.3% [14/40 countries]
% of those who think that having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents (2012)	5.4% [40/40 countries]
% of those who think that having children interferes too much with the freedom of parents (1994)	5.1% [22/22 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (2002)	40.8% [17/33 countries]
% of those who think that one parent can bring up a child as well as two parents together (1994)	34.5% [15/22 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (2012)	91.1% [21/40 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (2002)	90.3% [18/33 countries]
% of those who think that watching children grow up is life's greatest joy (1994)	91.3% [10/22 countries]
% of those who think that children are a financial burden (2012)	23.0% [33/40 countries]
% of those who think that those with young children should be medically prioritized over those not (2011)	22.9% [31/32 countries]
% of those who think that having children increases people's social standing in society (2012)	46.5% [13/40 countries]
% of those who think that having children restricts the employment and career chances (2012)	31.2% [28/40 countries]

	Sweden
% of those who live with their brother/ sister, among those who have brother/ sister (2017)	1.8% [23/30 countries]
% of those who but do not live with their brother/ sister but contact frequently (2017)	43.5% [23/30 countries]
Total public social expenditure on families as % of GDP (2017)	3.40% [3/37 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	54.5% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	34.8% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that their family members put pressure on them about the way they live or organise their personal life (2017)	17.9% [23/30 countries]
% of those who feel that their family, relatives and/or friends make too many demands on them (2017)	17.3% [23/30 countries]
% of those who face anger of their family or close friends (2017)	22.0% [22/30 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) (2012)	5.50 [24/41 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with family life (7 steps) (2002)	5.55 [13/33 countries]
Extent of satisfaction with the relationships with family members (7 steps) (2018)	5.92 [16/47 countries]
Fathers' time spent on physical care and child supervision (as mothers=100) (Latest available year)	58.5 [1/20 countries]

	Sweden
Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls aged 15?49 years subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner in their lifetime (%) (2018)	21% [96/151 countries]

	Sweden
International migrant stock (% of immigrants in the population) (2020)	19.8% [52/231 countries]
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum (2019)	253,787 [24/164 countries]
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum (per 10,000 people) (2019)	246.7 [9/157 countries]
% of those who experience migration (2008)	87.1% [6/44 countries]
% of those who experience international migration (2008)	15.5% [10/44 countries]
% of those who turn to family members or close friends first to find a place to live (2017)	22.7% [30/30 countries]
% of those who turn to private companies first to find a place to live (2017)	34.3% [2/30 countries]
% of those who turn to public services first to find a place to live (2017)	15.1% [8/30 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (2013)	12.3% [12/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (2003)	11.9% [11/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be increased (1995)	7.3% [12/23 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (2013)	60.0% [12/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (2003)	57.8% [14/33 countries]
% of those who think that the number of immigrants to the country nowadays should be reduced (1995)	68.6% [7/23 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (2013)	46.3% [18/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (2003)	57.2% [14/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants increase crime rates (1995)	58.8% [14/23 countries]
% of those who think that immigration is the most important issue for their country (2010)	8.5% [5/35 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between domestic-born and foreign-born (2019)	65.8% [5/29 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (2013)	49.2% [9/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (2003)	44.2% [11/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants are generally good for the country's economy (1995)	27.0% [11/23 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (2013)	13.3% [32/33 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (2003)	7.8% [33/33 countries]
% of those who agree that immigrants take jobs away from people who were born in the country (1995)	16.1% [22/23 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (2013)	61.8% [6/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (2003)	58.5% [8/33 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants improve your country's society by bringing in new ideas and cultures (1995)	69.8% [5/23 countries]
% of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty (2013)	44.6% [28/33 countries]
% of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty (2003)	50.7% [23/33 countries]
% of those who agree that it is impossible for people who do not share their country's customs and traditions to become fully their country's nationalty (1995)	60.7% [6/23 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (2013)	22.9% [26/33 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (2003)	24.2% [24/33 countries]
% of those who agree that ethnic minorities should be given government assistance to preserve their customs and traditions (1995)	20.3% [18/23 countries]
% of those who think that immigrants should give up original culture and adopt their culture (2013)	10.3% [16/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (2013)	18.9% [29/33 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (2003)	15.3% [32/34 countries]
% of those who think that it is better for society if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions (1995)	19.3% [22/23 countries]
% of those who agree that their country's culture is generally undermined by immigrants (2013)	25.8% [19/33 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (2013)	17.1% [31/33 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (2003)	21.9% [32/34 countries]
% of those who think that foreigners should not be allowed to buy land in this country (1995)	35.9% [13/22 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants to their country who are not citizens should have the same rights as their country's citizens (2013)	38.4% [18/33 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants to their country who are not citizens should have the same rights as their country's citizens (2003)	41.7% [21/34 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (2013)	54.3% [32/33 countries]
% of those who agree that their country should take stronger measures to exclude illegal immigrants (2003)	68.7% [29/34 countries]
% of those who agree that legal immigrants should have equal access to public education (2013)	89.5% [6/33 countries]
% of those who think that people prejudiced against any racial or ethnic group should be allowed to hold public meetings (2014)	37.7% [2/34 countries]

	Sweden
GDP (current US$, billions) (2021)	627.438 [24/192 countries]
GDP per capita (current US$) (2021)	60,029 [11/192 countries]
GDP per capita (PPP, current international$) (2021)	58,962 [18/192 countries]
GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$) (2021)	58,890 [9/173 countries]
Labour Productivity (GDP per hour worked, current PPP US$) (2020)	79.1 [10/35 countries]
Shadow economy, as % of GDP (2015)	11.7% [142/158 countries]
% of those who think that the economy is the most important issue for their country (2010)	13.5% [29/35 countries]
Total reserves (includes gold, 100 million US$) (2021)	621 [33/141 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing industry with the help it needs to grow (2016)	68.6% [31/35 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (2013)	74.4% [6/33 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (2003)	40.5% [23/34 countries]
% of those who are proud of their country in its economic achievements (1995)	17.4% [21/23 countries]

	Sweden
Share prices (10 years ago as 100) (2021)	495 [14/42 countries]
% of currency and deposits in household financial assets	12.1% (2021) [37/38 countries]

	Sweden
Price level index - Gross Domestic Product [= the whole national economy] (OECD=100) (2017)	118 [8/49 countries]
Price level index - Food (OECD=100) (2017)	113 [12/49 countries]
Price level index - Bread and cereals (OECD=100) (2017)	118 [10/49 countries]
Price level index - Meat (OECD=100) (2017)	123 [12/49 countries]
Price level index - Fish (OECD=100) (2017)	118 [7/49 countries]
Price level index - Milk, cheese and eggs (OECD=100) (2017)	107 [16/49 countries]
Price level index - Fruits, vegetables, potatoes (OECD=100) (2017)	118 [8/49 countries]
Price level index - Non-alcoholic beverages (OECD=100) (2017)	105 [19/49 countries]
Price level index - Alcoholic beverages (OECD=100) (2017)	140 [9/49 countries]
Price level index - Tobacco (OECD=100) (2017)	124 [11/49 countries]
Price level index - Clothing and footwear (OECD=100) (2017)	132 [5/49 countries]
Price level index - Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (OECD=100) (2017)	108 [17/49 countries]
Price level index - Hospital services (OECD=100) (2017)	127 [7/49 countries]
Price level index - Transport (OECD=100) (2017)	133 [4/49 countries]
Price level index - Communication (OECD=100) (2017)	94 [14/49 countries]
Price level index - Recreation and culture (OECD=100) (2017)	125 [5/49 countries]
Price level index - Education (OECD=100) (2017)	155 [6/49 countries]
Price level index - Restaurants and hotels (OECD=100) (2017)	144 [5/49 countries]
Price level index - Construction (OECD=100) (2017)	136 [7/49 countries]
Price level index - Services in total (OECD=100) (2017)	124 [7/49 countries]
Long-term interest rate (2021)	0.27% [21/37 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for keeping prices under control (2016)	75.3% [27/35 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2010)	6.9% [35/36 countries]
% of those who think that fighting rising prices is the most important aim of the country out of maintaining national order/ giving people more say/ fighting rising prices/ protecting freedom of speech (2000)	5.1% [24/25 countries]

	Sweden
Income inequality (gini coefficient) (2018)	0.275 [8/37 countries]
Poverty rate after taxes and transfers (% of those below 50% of the current median income) (2018)	8.9% [26/37 countries]
% of those who are dissatisfied with their earnings (2009)	66.5% [13/41 countries]
% of those who are dissatisfied with their earnings (1999)	71.3% [8/24 countries]
% of those who think that it is difficult for their household to make ends meet (2019)	13.5% [26/29 countries]
% of those who think that it is difficult for their household to make ends meet (2017)	11.6% [29/29 countries]
% of those who think that it will be difficult for their household to make ends meet for the next 12 months (2019)	14.0% [27/29 countries]
% of those who skip a meal because there is not enough money once a month or more (2019)	4.0% [24/29 countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2012)	67.4% [23/41 countries]
% of men who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2002)	67.3% [21/33 countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2012)	20.4% [14/41 countries]
% of women who say that they have a higher income than their partner (2002)	19.5% [8/33 countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income (2012)	16.6% [27/41 countries]
% of those who say that both partners have about the same income (2002)	17.5% [13/33 countries]
% of those who think that the income distribution of their country is unfair (2019)	70.9% [21/29 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2019)	69.5% [26/29 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2017)	68.6% [27/30 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (2009)	73.1% [33/41 countries]
% of those who think that differences in income in the country are too large (1999)	71.1% [19/25 countries]
% of those who contact people who are a lot poorer than them every day (2019)	22.8% [15/29 countries]
% of those who contact people who are a lot richer than them every day (2019)	18.5% [10/29 countries]
Extent of anger at differences in wealth (2019)	4.53 [21/29 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (2019)	27.7% [19/29 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (2009)	35.5% [28/41 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between poor people and rich people (1999)	35.0% [17/25 countries]
% of those who think that differences in peoplefs standard of living should be small for a society to be fair (2017)	54.7% [26/30 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2019)	63.3% [22/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2017)	60.5% [20/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2010)	59.1% [27/36 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (2009)	58.0% [33/41 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (5 choices) (1999)	59.5% [18/25 countries]
% of those who think that the government is responsible for reducing income inequality (4 choices) (2016)	66.8% [28/35 countries]
% of those who think that the government is tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	58.1% [20/28 countries]
% of those who think that private companies are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	11.8% [18/28 countries]
% of those who think that trade unions are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	17.1% [3/28 countries]
% of those who think that high income people are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	2.0% [18/28 countries]
% of those who think that low income people are tne most responsible for reducing income inequality (2019)	2.9% [9/28 countries]
% of those who think that income differences do not need to be reduced (2019)	8.1% [5/28 countries]
% of those who think that politicians do not care about reducing the differences in income (2019)	65.8% [24/29 countries]
% of those who think that the government is successful in reducing the differences in income (2019)	4.9% [21/29 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	54.5% [28/30 countries]
% of those who think that they should take care of themselves and their family first, before helping other people (2017)	34.8% [28/30 countries]

	Sweden
% of those who think that their country is a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2019)	4.8% [25/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2009)	7.1% [33/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (1999)	10.7% [18/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2019)	23.2% [25/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2009)	23.3% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (1999)	24.8% [17/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2019)	30.9% [7/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2009)	29.8% [4/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (1999)	28.8% [3/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (2019)	37.8% [5/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (2009)	37.9% [6/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with most people in the middle (1999)	34.3% [5/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2019)	3.3% [10/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2009)	1.9% [28/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country is a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (1999)	1.4% [17/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2019)	0.3% [25/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (2009)	0.5% [33/40 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with a small elite at the top, very few people in the middle and the great mass of people at the bottom (1999)	1.2% [12/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2019)	3.9% [16/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (2009)	3.1% [35/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid with a small elite at the top, more people in the middle, and most at the bottom (1999)	4.6% [19/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2019)	9.7% [24/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (2009)	12.3% [24/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society like a pyramid except that just a few people are at the bottom (1999)	11.6% [19/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (2019)	53.4% [13/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (2009)	51.8% [27/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with most people in the middle (1999)	48.5% [18/24 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2019)	32.7% [8/29 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (2009)	32.3% [9/41 countries]
% of those who think that their country ought to be a society with many people near the top, and only a few near the bottom (1999)	34.1% [3/24 countries]

	Sweden
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (2019)	16.3% [5/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (2009)	12.3% [7/41 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the upper class (10 choices) (1999)	10.6% [8/25 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (2019)	78.2% [13/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (2009)	80.4% [6/41 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the middle class (10 choices) (1999)	79.6% [5/25 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Middle class" (6 choices) (2019)	49.4% [5/28 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Middle class" (6 choices) (2009)	48.6% [10/38 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Lower middle class" (6 choices) (2019)	10.4% [28/28 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the "Lower middle class" (6 choices) (2009)	12.1% [34/36 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (2019)	5.5% [27/29 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (2009)	7.3% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that they belong to the lower class (10 choices) (1999)	9.8% [19/25 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the upper class (10 choices) (2019)	12.9% [8/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the upper class (10 choices) (2009)	10.7% [16/41 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the middle class (10 choices) (2019)	76.5% [3/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the middle class (10 choices) (2009)	77.6% [1/41 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the lower class (10 choices) (2019)	10.6% [28/29 countries]
% of those who think that they grew up in the lower class (10 choices) (2009)	11.7% [41/41 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the upper class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	24.5% [10/29 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the middle class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	66.6% [14/29 countries]
% of those who think that they will be in the lower class ahead 10 years (10 choices) (2019)	9.0% [18/29 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is higher than their fathers' job (2009)	44.3% [18/41 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is higher than their fathers' job (1999)	37.4% [23/25 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is lower than their fathers' job (2009)	22.3% [23/41 countries]
% of those who think that the social status of their job is lower than their fathers' job (1999)	26.2% [6/25 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between people at the top of society and people at the bottom (2009)	61.7% [13/41 countries]
% of those who think that there is strong conflicts between people at the top of society and people at the bottom (1999)	64.6% [9/25 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	13.5% [25/29 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	13.5% [33/41 countries]
% of those who think that coming from a wealthy family is very important for getting ahead in life (1999)	19.0% [20/25 countries]
% of those who think that having well-educated parents is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	23.2% [23/29 countries]
% of those who think that having well-educated parents is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	21.1% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that having a good education is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	61.1% [20/29 countries]
% of those who think that having a good education is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	64.2% [31/41 countries]
% of those who think that having ambition is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	84.0% [10/41 countries]
% of those who think that hard work is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	69.1% [17/29 countries]
% of those who think that hard work is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	75.7% [21/41 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	34.3% [22/29 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	40.1% [32/41 countries]
% of those who think that knowing the right people is very important for getting ahead in life (1999)	56.5% [14/25 countries]
% of those who think that having political connections is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	6.9% [26/29 countries]
% of those who think that having political connections is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	6.8% [38/41 countries]
% of those who think that giving bribes is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	1.2% [29/29 countries]
% of those who think that giving bribes is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	1.5% [37/41 countries]
% of those who think that race is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	7.9% [20/29 countries]
% of those who think that race is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	7.4% [36/41 countries]
% of those who think that religion is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	5.3% [24/29 countries]
% of those who think that religion is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	4.7% [35/41 countries]
% of those who think that man or woman is very important for getting ahead in life (2019)	10.0% [17/29 countries]
% of those who think that man or woman is very important for getting ahead in life (2009)	10.1% [24/41 countries]

	Sweden
Manufacturing, value added (% of GDP)	12.7% (2021) [76/193 countries]
% of employment of small and medium sized companies (1-249 employees) in manufacturing	38.1% (2019) [34/37 countries]
% of employment of large companies (250 and more employees) in manufacturing	61.9% (2019) [4/37 countries]

	Sweden
Tourism, % of GDP	6.1% (2019) [6/18 countries]
Tourism, employment, % of total employment	2.5% (2019) [39/39 countries]
% of employment of small and medium sized companies (1-249 employees) in Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	55.9% (2019) [32/35 countries]
% of employment of large companies (250 and more employees) in Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	44.1% (2019) [4/35 countries]

	Sweden
% of those who turn to family members or close friends first to help them if they needed to borrow a large sum of money (2017)	48.9% [19/30 countries]
% of those who turn to private companies first to help them if they needed to borrow a large sum of money (2017)	28.9% [8/30 countries]
% of those who turn to public services first to help them if they needed to borrow a large sum of money (2017)	1.7% [30/30 countries]

	Sweden
Extent to which people trust major private companies (2017)	4.96 [13/30 countries]
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (2018)	82.3% [12/47 countries]
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (2008)	74.8% [14/44 countries]
% of those who have confidence in business and industry (1998)	71.3% [13/30 countries]
% of those who think that private enterprise is the best way to solve their country's economic problems (2010)	46.1% [13/36 countries]
% of those who think that major private companies comply with laws and regulations (2016)	67.3% [3/35 countries]
% of those who think that major private companies try to avoid paying their taxes (2016)	56.2% [14/35 countries]
% of those who agree that large international companies are doing more and more damage to local businesses in the country (2013)	37.6% [31/33 countries]
% of those who agree that large international companies are doing more and more damage to local businesses in the country (2003)	42.0% [34/34 countries]
% of those who have joined in boycotts (2014)	66.6% [1/34 countries]
% of those who have joined in boycotts (2004)	54.4% [4/38 countries]

	Sweden
New business density (new registrations per 1,000 people ages 15-64) (2020)	8.98 [15/121 countries]
Cost of business start-up procedures (% of GNI per capita) (2019)	0.5% [175/190 countries]

	Sweden
% of those who think that business, banks and industry have the most influence on the actions of the government (2016)	22.9% [20/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of less government regulation of business (2016)	37.4% [32/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government support for industry to develop new products and technology (2016)	66.1% [35/35 countries]

	Sweden
Labor participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) (2021)	84.9% [6/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, female (% of female population ages 15-64) (2021)	80.8% [2/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, male (% of male population ages 35-44) (2021)	95.4% [6/38 countries]
Labor participation rate, female (% of female population ages 35-44) (2021)	89.1% [4/38 countries]
Employment rate, 60-64 years old (% of population ages 60-64), men (2021)	78.6% [6/38 countries]
Employment rate, 60-64 years old (% of population ages 60-64), women (2021)	75.3% [2/38 countries]
Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (2019)	1.7% [170/187 countries]
Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (2019)	1.7% [170/187 countries]
Employment in industry (% of total employment) (2019)	18.4% [110/187 countries]
Employment in services (% of total employment) (2019)	79.9% [12/187 countries]
% of employees whose job tenure is 10 years and more: male and female	29.9% (2021) [28/34 countries]
% of employees whose job tenure is 10 years and more: male	29.7% (2021) [29/34 countries]
% of employees whose job tenure is 10 years and more: female	30.1% (2021) [25/34 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (2015)	64.2% [29/37 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (2005)	60.8% [28/31 countries]
% of men who prefer a full time job (1997)	70.0% [17/25 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (2015)	46.6% [21/37 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (2005)	31.0% [28/31 countries]
% of women who prefer a full time job (1997)	35.9% [18/25 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for providing a job for everyone who wants one (2016)	49.0% [29/35 countries]
% of those who are in favour of government financing of projects to create new jobs (2016)	67.4% [34/35 countries]

	Sweden
Gender wage gap (comparison of median)	7.4% (2020) [20/27 countries]
% of those who agree that the government is responsible for promoting equality between men and women (2016)	86.6% [18/35 countries]
Maternal employment rate - child under 15	86.1% (2019) [2/40 countries]
Share of female managers	43.0% (2021) [3/39 countries]
Female share of the directors of the largest publicly listed companies (2021)	37.9% [7/43 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2018)	2.3% [47/47 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2008)	4.7% [44/44 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (2002)	7.6% [33/33 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (1998)	7.8% [30/30 countries]
% of those who think that a husband's job is to earn money; a wife's job is to look after the home and family (1994)	11.4% [21/22 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (2002)	54.4% [4/33 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (1998)	54.6% [3/30 countries]
% of those who do not think that family life suffers when the woman has a full-time job (1994)	47.5% [4/22 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (2002)	83.9% [12/33 countries]
% of those who think that both husband and wife should contribute to household income (5 choices) (1994)	81.5% [6/22 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (2002)	31.4% [29/33 countries]
% of those who think that being a housewife is just as fulfilling as working for pay (5 choices) (1994)	29.7% [19/22 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (2002)	25.7% [30/33 countries]
% of those who think that what most women really want is a home and children (1994)	34.5% [15/22 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (2002)	71.8% [10/33 countries]
% of those who think that working mothers have no bad influence over children (5 choices) (1994)	67.3% [8/22 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (2002)	54.1% [3/33 countries]
% of those who do not think that a pre-school child is likely to suffer if his or her mother works (1994)	48.3% [2/22 countries]
% of those who think that the mother and the father should each take half of paid parental leave (2012)	70.1% [1/41 countries]
% of those who think that the mother should take most of the paid leave period and the father should take some of it. (2012)	28.2% [26/41 countries]
% of those who think that the mother should take the entire paid parental leave (2012)	1.4% [41/41 countries]
% of those who think that no paid parental leave is necessary (2012)	5.2% [26/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (2012)	25.4% [8/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time when there is a child under school age (1994)	8.6% [12/22 countries]
% of those who think that both mother and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	16.1% [11/41 countries]
% of those who think that both mother and father should work part-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	39.2% [2/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (2012)	11.9% [38/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home when there is a child under school age (1994)	29.5% [21/22 countries]
% of those who think that mother should stay at home and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	10.8% [38/41 countries]
% of those who think that mother should work part-time and father should work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	32.2% [29/41 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that both mother and father work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	56.2% [6/41 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that father stay at home and mother work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	12.4% [40/40 countries]
% of those who think it is least desirable that mother stay at home and father work full-time when they have a child under school age (2012)	20.3% [4/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (2012)	54.1% [13/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should work outside the home full-time after the youngest child starts school (1994)	25.3% [10/22 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (2012)	1.1% [40/41 countries]
% of those who think that women should stay at home after the youngest child starts school (1994)	3.3% [22/22 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2012)	45.0% [37/41 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (2002)	47.4% [28/33 countries]
% of women who say that they care for sick family members (1994)	44.5% [21/22 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2012)	54.6% [3/41 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (2002)	54.5% [1/33 countries]
% of those who say that both partners care for sick family members (1994)	55.6% [1/22 countries]

	Sweden
Share of self-employed who are own-account workers, men, % of total employed	6.9% (2020) [24/31 countries]
Share of self-employed who are own-account workers, women, % of total employed	3.5% (2020) [28/31 countries]
% of those who think that employees have more job security than the self-employed (2005)	66.5% [6/31 countries]
% of those who think that being an employee interferes more with family life than self-employment (2005)	10.8% [28/31 countries]
% of those who prefer being an employee to being self-employed (2005)	70.4% [5/31 countries]
% of those who prefer being an employee to being self-employed (1997)	61.5% [6/25 countries]

	Sweden
Part-time employment - male	9.5% (2021) [18/37 countries]
Part-time employment - female	15.6% (2021) [26/37 countries]
Temporary employment - male as % of dependent employment	13.3% (2021) [11/36 countries]
Temporary employment - female as % of dependent employment	17.2% (2021) [9/36 countries]
Temporary employment - 15-24 years as % of dependent employment	52.9% (2021) [8/36 countries]
% of those willing to accept temporary employment to avoid unemployment (2015)	65.4% [15/37 countries]
% of those willing to accept temporary employment to avoid unemployment (2005)	64.7% [12/31 countries]

	Sweden
% of those who do any work for additional income in addition to their main job (2015)	15.4% [21/37 countries]
% of those who do any work for additional income in addition to their main job (2005)	20.5% [8/31 countries]