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Where do Sweden's immigrants come from in 2019?

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Where do Sweden's immigrants come from in 2019?

Most of the people who have moved to Sweden so far this year are people originally born here. Let's take a look at the stats...

Where in Germany do all the Americans live?

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Where in Germany do all the Americans live?

The 15 statistics that help explain Denmark today

The 15 statistics that help explain Denmark today

The 21 stats that help explain Spain today

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The 21 stats that help explain Spain today

The 25 stats that help explain Italy today

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The 25 stats that help explain Italy today

25 more vaguely interesting stats you didn't know about Sweden

25 more vaguely interesting stats you didn't know about Sweden

New crime study: Rise in Sweden's rape stats can't be tied to refugee influx

New crime study: Rise in Sweden's rape stats can't be tied to refugee influx

What will Sweden look like in 2070?

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What will Sweden look like in 2070?

From iguanas to cocaine: Germany publishes list of customs seizures

From iguanas to cocaine: Germany publishes list of customs seizures

Five people victims of far-right hate crimes in east Germany every day

Five people victims of far-right hate crimes in east Germany every day

Crime in Germany at lowest level since reunification

Crime in Germany at lowest level since reunification

NEW STATS: One in three live in Sweden's nine biggest cities

NEW STATS: One in three live in Sweden's nine biggest cities

These Swedish occupations have the highest share of foreign-born workers

These Swedish occupations have the highest share of foreign-born workers

In-depth: Why the ‘German beer renaissance’ is in full swing

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In-depth: Why the ‘German beer renaissance’ is in full swing

Stockholm county now has more men than women – for the first time in recorded history

Stockholm county now has more men than women – for the first time in recorded history

Australians in Germany: How many are there and where do they live?

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Australians in Germany: How many are there and where do they live?

These are Sweden's most popular baby names

These are Sweden's most popular baby names

2018

Study shows the tenuous link between foreigners, refugees and criminality

Study shows the tenuous link between foreigners, refugees and criminality

Swedes are growing taller, but will they catch up to Scandi neighbours?

Swedes are growing taller, but will they catch up to Scandi neighbours?

Housing, health and family ties: Five key demographic differences in Sweden

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Housing, health and family ties: Five key demographic differences in Sweden

Here’s what the 'average' Dane looks like

Here’s what the 'average' Dane looks like

MAP: The cheapest places to buy a house in Sweden

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MAP: The cheapest places to buy a house in Sweden

Number of new asylum seekers in Germany dropped 70 percent last year

Number of new asylum seekers in Germany dropped 70 percent last year

What we learned from this year’s crime statistics… and what we didn’t

What we learned from this year’s crime statistics… and what we didn’t

Is Frankfurt really Germany's most dangerous city? Not so fast!

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Is Frankfurt really Germany's most dangerous city? Not so fast!

Crime rate hits 30-year low, but police warn of rise in violence against cops

Crime rate hits 30-year low, but police warn of rise in violence against cops

Crime in Germany drops by biggest margin in a quarter century: report

Crime in Germany drops by biggest margin in a quarter century: report

The story of Italy in 15 handy maps

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The story of Italy in 15 handy maps

What you need to know about gun laws and ownership in Italy

What you need to know about gun laws and ownership in Italy

Here's how much tax Swiss people can expect to pay in a lifetime

Here's how much tax Swiss people can expect to pay in a lifetime

Maryam now Sweden's fastest growing name

Maryam now Sweden's fastest growing name

Reported rapes in Sweden up by 10 percent

Reported rapes in Sweden up by 10 percent

Why Sweden is NOT the 'rape capital of the world'

Why Sweden is NOT the 'rape capital of the world'

2017

Fewer people emigrating from Sweden: new stats

Fewer people emigrating from Sweden: new stats

Fewer rape investigations are being solved in Sweden, new stats suggest

Fewer rape investigations are being solved in Sweden, new stats suggest

Here are the top 10 countries Germans immigrate to

Here are the top 10 countries Germans immigrate to

This is what Italy's population will look like in 50 years

This is what Italy's population will look like in 50 years

Here's where Sweden's new citizens came from in 2016

Here's where Sweden's new citizens came from in 2016

Ageing Italy's birthrate has hit a record low

Ageing Italy's birthrate has hit a record low

Mapped: This is where the Swiss live abroad

Mapped: This is where the Swiss live abroad

In stats: Deadly violence in Sweden in the 2000s

In stats: Deadly violence in Sweden in the 2000s

The Swedish towns where couples stay married

The Swedish towns where couples stay married

'The loss of Hans Rosling is keenly felt at a time when fake news is rife'

'The loss of Hans Rosling is keenly felt at a time when fake news is rife'

Reported rapes in Denmark double in two years

Reported rapes in Denmark double in two years

25 vaguely interesting stats you probably didn't know about Sweden

25 vaguely interesting stats you probably didn't know about Sweden

2016

One in five Swedish men are 'risky drinkers'

One in five Swedish men are 'risky drinkers'

Denmark had another year of record low crime

Denmark had another year of record low crime

Crimes by foreigners in Denmark have doubled

Crimes by foreigners in Denmark have doubled

Phew! Pickpocketing in Italy has declined significantly

Phew! Pickpocketing in Italy has declined significantly

Danish women have become more violent

Danish women have become more violent

New record: Over 2 million migrated to Germany in 2015

New record: Over 2 million migrated to Germany in 2015

Germany experiences highest birth rate in 15 years

Germany experiences highest birth rate in 15 years

German economy records strongest growth in 2 years

German economy records strongest growth in 2 years

Cross-border gangs blamed for jump in German break-ins

Cross-border gangs blamed for jump in German break-ins

Crime rate highest in Geneva: report

Crime rate highest in Geneva: report

Record 2 million people moved to Germany in 2015

Record 2 million people moved to Germany in 2015

Renzi blasts 'doomsayers' as Italy finally starts growing

Renzi blasts 'doomsayers' as Italy finally starts growing

Five stats that prove just how much Sweden is changing

Five stats that prove just how much Sweden is changing

2015

Weak family ties drive spike in Italy homeless

Weak family ties drive spike in Italy homeless

Just four convictions for refugee home attacks

Just four convictions for refugee home attacks

Growth boosted by shopping and refugees

Growth boosted by shopping and refugees

A portrait of France 2015: How does it compare?

A portrait of France 2015: How does it compare?

East Germany still lags 25 years after unification

East Germany still lags 25 years after unification

Italians help fuel surge in UK immigration

Italians help fuel surge in UK immigration

German police killed 7, wounded 31 in 2014

German police killed 7, wounded 31 in 2014

Reported crime takes dip in Denmark

Reported crime takes dip in Denmark

Denmark’s top baby names revealed

Denmark’s top baby names revealed

Italy 'almost at zero' population growth

Italy 'almost at zero' population growth

Italy's jobless rate set for slight dip in 2015: Istat

Italy's jobless rate set for slight dip in 2015: Istat

Germany sees drastic rise in racist crime

Germany sees drastic rise in racist crime

Counting Muslim kids: A very French scandal

Counting Muslim kids: A very French scandal

'I don’t see signs of a turn in the economy'

'I don’t see signs of a turn in the economy'

Italians are more upbeat about the economy

Italians are more upbeat about the economy

More than 100,000 Italians fled in 2014

More than 100,000 Italians fled in 2014

Asylum requests in Italy jump 143 percent

Asylum requests in Italy jump 143 percent

Italy's gender pay gap getting worse

Italy's gender pay gap getting worse

Italy's public sector puts a stop to sickies

Italy's public sector puts a stop to sickies

Jobless numbers rise to top 3 million

Jobless numbers rise to top 3 million

Majority of Italians never read a book

Majority of Italians never read a book

A portrait of Germany in ten statistics

A portrait of Germany in ten statistics

A portrait of modern Switzerland in ten stats

A portrait of modern Switzerland in ten stats

A portrait of modern Italy in ten stats

A portrait of modern Italy in ten stats

Europe in stats: from Spain to Sweden

Europe in stats: from Spain to Sweden

A portrait of modern Sweden in ten statistics

A portrait of modern Sweden in ten statistics

Swiss pay for qualified staff tops in Europe

Swiss pay for qualified staff tops in Europe

2014

Abortion rate higher among foreigners in Italy

Abortion rate higher among foreigners in Italy

Italians flock abroad in record numbers

Italians flock abroad in record numbers

Fewer Italians getting married than ever before

Fewer Italians getting married than ever before

Italian industry feels brunt of recession

Italian industry feels brunt of recession

Why foreigners in Italy are happier than Italians

Why foreigners in Italy are happier than Italians

Italy's poverty rate fell slightly in 2013

Italy's poverty rate fell slightly in 2013

Foreigners in Italy are happier than Italians

Foreigners in Italy are happier than Italians

Average Swiss household income rises

Average Swiss household income rises

Italy beats Russia in human rights appeals

Italy beats Russia in human rights appeals

Italy's jobless rate back at 12.6 percent

Italy's jobless rate back at 12.6 percent

Migrants shun Italy as crisis dampens its allure

Migrants shun Italy as crisis dampens its allure

Italian commuters favour cars over scooters

Italian commuters favour cars over scooters

How does Italy compare to its EU neighbours?

How does Italy compare to its EU neighbours?

Italians shun foreign holiday adventures

Italians shun foreign holiday adventures

Italians fall out of love with marriage

Italians fall out of love with marriage

Italy takes ten percent of EU asylum seekers

Italy takes ten percent of EU asylum seekers

Average Norwegian could live to 100: report

Average Norwegian could live to 100: report

Norway oil investment to drop by a fifth: report

Norway oil investment to drop by a fifth: report

Italy's economy gets boost from industry

Italy's economy gets boost from industry

Italy's employment rate is one of Europe's worst

Italy's employment rate is one of Europe's worst

Italy jobless rate hits high of 13 percent

Italy jobless rate hits high of 13 percent

Swiss tourism rises but Alps go downhill

Swiss tourism rises but Alps go downhill

Italy's retail sales suffer worst ever fall

Italy's retail sales suffer worst ever fall

Anna and Lars most common Swedish names

Anna and Lars most common Swedish names

Immigrants behind boom in Sweden's population

Immigrants behind boom in Sweden's population

Swedes 'ignorant' about state of the world: survey

Swedes 'ignorant' about state of the world: survey

Jobless rate hits new record in Italy

Jobless rate hits new record in Italy

2013

Drinkers get thirstier as beer sales increase

Drinkers get thirstier as beer sales increase

Women in Oslo West live longest in world

Women in Oslo West live longest in world

Unemployment rate rises in surprise spike

Unemployment rate rises in surprise spike

Spain's 2012 growth figures revised down

Spain's 2012 growth figures revised down

Mia, Noah, Emma and Gabriel top name chart

Mia, Noah, Emma and Gabriel top name chart

Italian unemployment rate eases

Italian unemployment rate eases

Alcohol consumption at lowest point for 60 years

Alcohol consumption at lowest point for 60 years

Most young Romans want to leave city

Most young Romans want to leave city

Spanish children face pocket money pinch

Spanish children face pocket money pinch

Baby increase narrows birth-death divide

Baby increase narrows birth-death divide

Frankfurt Germany's biggest crime city

Frankfurt Germany's biggest crime city

German home burgled every four minutes

German home burgled every four minutes

Swiss salaries show real growth in 2012

Swiss salaries show real growth in 2012

Sweden's unemployment figures on the rise

Sweden's unemployment figures on the rise

Johansson out as most common Swedish name

Johansson out as most common Swedish name

Tortilla Index reveals rising food prices

Tortilla Index reveals rising food prices

What do people in Spain die of?

What do people in Spain die of?

Reinfeldt blames wealth gap on Social Democrats

Reinfeldt blames wealth gap on Social Democrats

2012

Swedes' euro enthusiasm hits historic low

Swedes' euro enthusiasm hits historic low

Food in Sweden third most expensive in EU

Food in Sweden third most expensive in EU

Swedish dads working less as mums work more

Swedish dads working less as mums work more

Being poor costs years of life even as we all age

Being poor costs years of life even as we all age

Norway: Europe's second most expensive country

Norway: Europe's second most expensive country

Half of killed women are victims of 'their man'

Half of killed women are victims of 'their man'

C-sections 'twice as frequent as necessary'

C-sections 'twice as frequent as necessary'

Germans watched more TV than ever in 2011

Germans watched more TV than ever in 2011

2011

One in seven Swiss risk poverty: survey

Zurich statisticians do it by numbers

Zurich statisticians do it by numbers

Swedish men soon in the majority

More Swedes having three kids: study

More Swedes having three kids: study

Swedish women prone to workplace injuries: study

Swedish women prone to workplace injuries: study

Germany begins first census in decades

Germany begins first census in decades

Sweden's population nears 9.5 million

Sweden's population nears 9.5 million

NPD banned from taking Frankfurt census

NPD banned from taking Frankfurt census

2010

Tubby German smokers avoid marriage and kids, EU figures show

Tubby German smokers avoid marriage and kids, EU figures show

Workers call in sick more often as economy improves

Workers call in sick more often as economy improves

Trade surplus decreases in May

Sick days increase as economy improves

Sick days increase as economy improves

Swedish population to top 10 million in 2021

Foreigners buying more Swedish summer houses: report

Foreigners buying more Swedish summer houses: report

Bankruptcies continue to decline

Tide turns for Swedish bankruptcies: report

Tide turns for Swedish bankruptcies: report

2009

Inflation hits record low in 2009

Inflation hits record low in 2009

Swede listed among world's most influential thinkers of 2009

Swedish integration policies 'a failure'

Beer sales fizzle to lowest level on record

Beer sales fizzle to lowest level on record

2008

Swedish women committing more violent crimes

Retail sales robust despite rising food and petrol prices

January retail sales up 4.8 percent

2007

Sweden struggles to avert demographic crisis

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