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Sweden · WHO 2023 · 1/1 countries. Annual totals ÷ seconds in the source year set the rate. These are illustrative averages, not real-time death reports or predictions. The death clock includes all causes, including deaths that cannot currently be prevented. Sources & calculation ↗

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SwedenSWEA healthier future.

Sweden’s health dashboard connects the latest available evidence with a shared horizon: zero suicide, zero needless suffering, zero poverty, and longer healthy lives.

North-star health score · v25.3 / 100

11/12 core measures · 2021–2024

Life expectancy84.1

Years · 2024

Healthy life expectancy70.6

Years · 2023

Indicator coverage47 / 52

Dated numerical series · 1 source-context notes.

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Version 2 is a deliberately demanding editorial measure of distance to the north stars, not an official WHO/UN index or the percentage of people who are healthy. Strong services cannot cancel out ongoing suicide, health loss, or extreme poverty. At least 9 of 12 core measures and all three recent zero-harm inputs are required. Missing inputs suppress the final score, rather than implying success. Health loss is a proxy broader than avoidable suffering; the $3.00/day measure covers extreme poverty, not every form of deprivation. Lower scores under this new method are a recalibration, not evidence of deterioration.

Measure	Year	Value	Foundation component score
Life expectancy	2024	84.1	85.2
Under-five mortality	2024	2.4	97.6
Maternal mortality	2023	4	99.2
Suicide mortality	2021	13.8	44.6
Premature chronic-disease mortality	2021	7.9	77.4
Tuberculosis incidence	2024	3.3	99.3
Essential health-service coverage	2023	85	85
DTP immunization	2024	96	96
Safely managed drinking water	2024	99.8	99.8
Safely managed sanitation	2024	95.4	95.4
Fine-particle air pollution	2023	5.3	99.5

Zero suicide

13.77 deaths per 100,000 people · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.266

Zero needless suffering

0.287 DALYs per person; health-loss proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.259

Zero poverty

0.8 % below $3.00/day (2021 PPP); extreme-poverty proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.862

A deliberately demanding measure of distance to the goals. Version 2 changes the method, not the underlying observations. Health loss is not all needless suffering; the poverty input measures extreme poverty. See the formula and limits ↗

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The human stakes

More life.
Less suffering.

Choose a reduction in the measured annual burden. This is a transparent scenario, not a forecast that completing a checklist will deliver it.

Illustrative reduction 25%

0%50%100% theoretical ceiling

Annual deaths avoided23.7K

Of 94.8K deaths in the covered population.

Years of life restored375.5K

Years lost to premature mortality (YLL).

Health loss diminished380.8K

Disability-weighted years (YLD), a health-loss measure.

Healthy life-years reclaimed756.3K

YLL + YLD = DALYs. 9.5K equivalent 80-year healthy lifetimes.

Sweden · 2023

WHO modeled all-cause estimates; same release and reference year. These four measures overlap and must not be added. DALYs quantify health loss, not every form of suffering. An equivalent lifetime is a unit conversion, not a person saved. All-cause deaths include deaths that cannot currently be prevented; 100% is an arithmetic ceiling.

See the calculation and its limits ↗

Sweden · the evidence

The trends.
The north stars.

Mint traces measured observations. Gold marks numerical goals. Lines connect available observations, which can be years apart. Non-numerical goals are explained in each card. Historical figures, model caveats and source-backed status notes stay visible. A gap is an invitation to improve measurement.

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outcomes2024

Life expectancy

84.1 years

North star

90 years of life, with health and dignity

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗

Life expectancy observations for Sweden
Year	years
2024	84.1
2023	83.3
2022	83.1
2021	83.1
2020	82.4
2019	83.1
2018	82.6
2017	82.4
2016	82.3
2015	82.2
2014	82.3
2013	82
2012	81.7
2011	81.8
2010	81.5
2009	81.4
2008	81.1
2007	80.9
2006	80.7
2005	80.5
2004	80.5
2003	80.1
2002	79.8
2001	79.8
2000	79.6

burden2023

Healthy life expectancy

70.6 years

North star

80 years lived in full health

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.

World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗

Healthy life expectancy observations for Sweden
Year	years
2023	70.6
2022	70.5
2021	70.6
2020	70.2
2019	71
2018	70.7
2017	70.7
2016	70.7
2015	70.5
2014	70.7
2013	70.6
2012	70.5
2011	70.6
2010	70.5
2009	70.4
2008	70.3
2007	70.1
2006	70.1
2005	69.9
2004	69.7
2003	69.7
2002	69.5
2001	69.4
2000	69.4

outcomes2024

Under-five mortality

2.4 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable child deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗

Under-five mortality observations for Sweden
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	2.4
2023	2.4
2022	2.5
2021	2.5
2020	2.6
2019	2.6
2018	2.7
2017	2.8
2016	2.8
2015	2.9
2014	2.9
2013	2.9
2012	3
2011	3
2010	3.1
2009	3.1
2008	3.2
2007	3.3
2006	3.5
2005	3.6
2004	3.7
2003	3.9
2002	4
2001	4
2000	4.1

outcomes2024

Infant mortality

2 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable infant deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗

Infant mortality observations for Sweden
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	2
2023	2
2022	2
2021	2.1
2020	2.1
2019	2.2
2018	2.2
2017	2.3
2016	2.3
2015	2.3
2014	2.4
2013	2.4
2012	2.4
2011	2.5
2010	2.5
2009	2.6
2008	2.6
2007	2.7
2006	2.8
2005	3
2004	3.1
2003	3.2
2002	3.3
2001	3.3
2000	3.4

outcomes2024

Neonatal mortality

1.4 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable newborn deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗

Neonatal mortality observations for Sweden
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	1.4
2023	1.4
2022	1.4
2021	1.4
2020	1.5
2019	1.5
2018	1.5
2017	1.5
2016	1.5
2015	1.6
2014	1.6
2013	1.6
2012	1.6
2011	1.6
2010	1.6
2009	1.6
2008	1.7
2007	1.8
2006	1.8
2005	1.9
2004	2
2003	2.1
2002	2.2
2001	2.3
2000	2.3

outcomes2023

Maternal mortality

4 per 100,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗

Maternal mortality observations for Sweden
Year	per 100,000 live births
2023	4
2022	5
2021	5
2020	5
2019	4
2018	5
2017	5
2016	5
2015	5
2014	5
2013	5
2012	5
2011	5
2010	5
2009	5
2008	5
2007	5
2006	5
2005	5
2004	5
2003	5
2002	5
2001	5
2000	5

outcomes2021

Suicide mortality

13.8 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗

Suicide mortality observations for Sweden
Year	per 100,000 people
2021	13.8
2020	13.4
2019	14.6
2018	14.6
2017	14.5
2016	14
2015	15.2
2014	14.8
2013	15.8
2012	14.9
2011	14.1
2010	14.6
2009	15.7
2008	15.1
2007	14.6
2006	15.2
2005	15.7
2004	14.8
2003	14.5
2002	15.6
2001	16
2000	14.9

outcomes2019

Road-traffic mortality

3.1 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗

Road-traffic mortality observations for Sweden
Year	per 100,000 people
2019	3.1
2018	3.6
2017	2.7
2016	3.1
2015	3.2
2014	3.2
2013	3.1
2012	3.5
2011	3.4
2010	3
2009	4.1
2008	4.8
2007	5.3
2006	5.3
2005	5.3
2004	5.6
2003	6
2002	6.3
2001	7
2000	6.7

outcomes2023

Intentional homicide

1.1 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero intentional homicides

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.

Source, limitations & data

UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗

Intentional homicide observations for Sweden
Year	per 100,000 people
2023	1.1
2022	1.1
2021	1.1
2020	1.2
2019	1.1
2018	1.1
2017	1.1
2016	1.1
2015	1.1
2014	0.9
2013	0.9
2012	0.7
2011	0.9
2010	1
2009	1
2008	0.9
2007	1.2
2006	1
2005	0.9
2004	1.2
2003	0.9
2002	1.1
2001	1
2000	1.1

outcomes2021

Premature chronic-disease mortality

7.9 % probability ages 30–70

North star

End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.

Source, limitations & data

Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗

Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Sweden
Year	% probability ages 30–70
2021	7.9
2020	8
2019	8.2
2018	8.7
2017	8.9
2016	9.1
2015	9.2
2014	9.5
2013	9.8
2012	9.8
2011	10.1
2010	10.4
2009	10.6
2008	11
2007	11.2
2006	11.4
2005	11.8
2004	12
2003	12.3
2002	12.7
2001	12.9
2000	13.2

burden2023

Healthy life-years lost

3,025,144 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.

Source, limitations & data

DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Healthy life-years lost observations for Sweden
Year	healthy life-years
2023	3,025,144
2022	3,004,140
2021	2,959,049
2020	3,020,512
2019	2,841,000
2015	2,810,592
2010	2,697,573
2000	2,721,094

burden2023

Life-years lost to premature death

1,501,887 life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.

Source, limitations & data

Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Life-years lost to premature death observations for Sweden
Year	life-years
2023	1,501,887
2022	1,504,994
2021	1,488,423
2020	1,569,745
2019	1,452,100
2015	1,505,766
2010	1,488,019
2000	1,615,321

burden2023

Years of nonfatal health loss

1,523,257 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.

Source, limitations & data

A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Sweden
Year	healthy life-years
2023	1,523,257
2022	1,499,146
2021	1,470,626
2020	1,450,767
2019	1,388,900
2015	1,304,826
2010	1,209,554
2000	1,105,772

outcomes2023

All-cause deaths

94,829 deaths

North star

Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.

Source, limitations & data

Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

All-cause deaths observations for Sweden
Year	deaths
2023	94,829
2022	94,875
2021	92,114
2020	98,699
2019	89,319
2015	92,323
2010	90,541
2000	93,498

outcomes2023

Suicide deaths

1,453 deaths

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Suicide deaths observations for Sweden
Year	deaths
2023	1,453
2022	1,400
2021	1,417
2020	1,354
2019	1,409
2015	1,337
2010	1,263
2000	1,248

burden2023

Depressive-disorder health loss

96,103 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Sweden
Year	healthy life-years
2023	96,103
2022	92,705
2021	86,204
2020	93,796
2019	74,291
2015	71,123
2010	66,473
2000	56,019

burden2023

Anxiety-disorder health loss

88,031 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Sweden
Year	healthy life-years
2023	88,031
2022	77,049
2021	70,944
2020	70,111
2019	56,872
2015	48,171
2010	39,761
2000	33,003

burden2023

Alcohol-disorder health loss

27,864 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Sweden
Year	healthy life-years
2023	27,864
2022	28,048
2021	28,142
2020	28,508
2019	29,619
2015	35,410
2010	32,500
2000	31,693

burden2023

Drug-disorder health loss

23,163 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Drug-disorder health loss observations for Sweden
Year	healthy life-years
2023	23,163
2022	23,170
2021	23,105
2020	22,884
2019	22,608
2015	19,237
2010	13,752
2000	9,189

disease2024

Tuberculosis incidence

3.3 per 100,000 people

North star

End tuberculosis

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗

Tuberculosis incidence observations for Sweden
Year	per 100,000 people
2024	3.3
2023	3.8
2022	4
2021	3.8
2020	3.6
2019	5.4
2018	5.5
2017	5.7
2016	8.3
2015	9.4
2014	7.8
2013	7.7
2012	7.6
2011	7
2010	8.2
2009	7.8
2008	7.2
2007	6.6
2006	7.2
2005	8.1
2004	6.5
2003	6.1
2002	5.9
2001	6.2
2000	6.7

disease2024

New HIV infections

<0.1 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49

UNAIDS 2026 HIV estimates

North star

Zero new HIV infections

Unified Nations aspirational north star

New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.

Source, limitations & data

Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.

UNAIDS 2026 Spectrum estimates: national adults ages 15–49, both sexes, new infections per 1,000 uninfected adults. Published unrounded values are used for graphs; UNAIDS rounded/threshold labels are retained for displayed headlines. Missing estimate cells are not filled.

Shown series: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) · UNAIDS 2026 HIV estimates ↗

Definition & methodology ↗ · Retrieved 2026-10-06

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗

New HIV infections observations for Sweden
Year	per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49	Source note / interval
2024	0.020046	Source interval 0.01–0.03. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2023	0.01967	Source interval 0.01–0.03. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2022	0.018033	Source interval 0.01–0.03. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2021	0.017154	Source interval 0.01–0.02. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2020	0.016987	Source interval 0.01–0.02. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2019	0.022322	Source interval 0.02–0.03. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2018	0.02898	Source interval 0.02–0.04. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2017	0.030847	Source interval 0.02–0.04. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2016	0.032808	Source interval 0.03–0.04. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2015	0.03592	Source interval 0.03–0.04. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2014	0.035131	Source interval 0.03–0.04. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2013	0.041658	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2012	0.041978	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2011	0.04296	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2010	0.043882	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2009	0.045779	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2008	0.046765	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2007	0.049019	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2006	0.053997	Source interval 0.05–0.06. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2005	0.051107	Source interval 0.05–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2004	0.047863	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2003	0.047876	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2002	0.045927	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2001	0.045975	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2000	0.046037	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1999	0.046125	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1998	0.046161	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1997	0.046176	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1996	0.046167	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1995	0.046134	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1994	0.046006	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1993	0.046058	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1992	0.046064	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1991	0.045999	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1990	0.045891	Source interval 0.04–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.

diseaseSOURCE CONTEXT

Malaria incidence

— per 1,000 at risk

○

No applicable national at-risk incidence rate was found. Non-relevant source zeros and malaria-free status are not treated as numerical incidence estimates.

North star

End malaria

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.

Source, limitations & data

At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Malaria incidence observations for Sweden
Year	per 1,000 at risk

disease2024

Diabetes prevalence

5.8 % ages 20–79

North star

Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.

Source, limitations & data

A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗

Diabetes prevalence observations for Sweden
Year	% ages 20–79
2024	5.8
2011	4.2

disease2024

Tobacco use

20.3 % adults 15+

North star

A tobacco-free future

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.

Source, limitations & data

Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗

Tobacco use observations for Sweden
Year	% adults 15+
2024	20.3
2023	21
2022	21.8
2020	23.5
2015	28.2
2010	33.9
2007	38.1
2005	40.8
2000	49.5

disease2020

Alcohol consumption

9.6 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+

North star

Minimize alcohol-related harm

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗

Alcohol consumption observations for Sweden
Year	litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
2020	9.6
2019	9.3
2018	9.3
2017	9.3
2016	9.4
2015	9.5
2014	9.5
2013	9.6
2012	9.7
2011	9.7
2010	9.8
2009	9.7
2008	9.6
2007	9.5
2006	9.4
2005	9.3
2004	9.4
2003	9.5
2002	9.6
2001	9.4
2000	9.4

diseaseDATA GAP

Child stunting

— % children under 5

○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Zero child stunting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Child stunting observations for Sweden
Year	% children under 5

diseaseDATA GAP

Child wasting

— % children under 5

○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Zero child wasting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Child wasting observations for Sweden
Year	% children under 5

disease2023

Undernourishment

2.5 % of population

North star

Zero hunger

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.

Source, limitations & data

FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗

Undernourishment observations for Sweden
Year	% of population
2023	2.5
2022	2.5
2021	2.5
2020	2.5
2019	2.5
2018	2.5
2017	2.5
2016	2.5
2015	2.5
2014	2.5
2013	2.5
2012	2.5
2011	2.5
2010	2.5
2009	2.5
2008	2.5
2007	2.5
2006	2.5
2005	2.5
2004	2.5
2003	2.5
2002	2.5
2001	2.5

care2023

Essential health-service coverage

85 index 0–100

North star

Universal access to essential health services

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.

Source, limitations & data

A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗

Essential health-service coverage observations for Sweden
Year	index 0–100
2023	85
2022	85
2021	85
2020	85
2019	84
2018	84
2017	84
2016	83
2015	83
2014	82
2013	82
2012	82
2011	80
2010	79
2009	79
2008	78
2007	77
2006	76
2005	75
2004	74
2003	73
2002	72
2001	71
2000	70

care2024

DTP immunization

96 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected by routine vaccination

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗

DTP immunization observations for Sweden
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	96
2023	94
2022	94
2021	98
2020	97
2019	98
2018	97
2017	97
2016	98
2015	98
2014	98
2013	98
2012	98
2011	98
2010	98
2009	98
2008	98
2007	98
2006	98
2005	98
2004	99
2003	99
2002	99
2001	99
2000	99

care2024

Measles immunization

93 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected against measles

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗

Measles immunization observations for Sweden
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	93
2023	93
2022	93
2021	97
2020	97
2019	97
2018	97
2017	97
2016	97
2015	98
2014	97
2013	97
2012	97
2011	97
2010	97
2009	97
2008	96
2007	96
2006	97
2005	96
2004	96
2003	95
2002	95
2001	94
2000	91

care1987

Skilled birth attendance

100 % of births

World Bank WDI historical observations

Historical evidence · 1987. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

North star

Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Births attended by skilled health personnel.

Source, limitations & data

Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.

Published historical observation in the registered World Bank indicator, retrieved over 1960–2026. An old reference year is not current evidence.

Shown series: World Bank World Development Indicators · World Bank WDI historical observations ↗

Definition & methodology ↗ · Retrieved 2026-10-06

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗

Skilled birth attendance observations for Sweden
Year	% of births	Source note / interval
1987	100	Published historical observation in the registered World Bank indicator, retrieved over 1960–2026. An old reference year is not current evidence.

care2024

Adolescent birth rate

1.7 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19

North star

Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.

Source, limitations & data

Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗

Adolescent birth rate observations for Sweden
Year	births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
2024	1.7
2023	1.8
2022	2
2021	2.4
2020	2.8
2019	3.3
2018	4
2017	4.3
2016	4.5
2015	4.7
2014	5.3
2013	5.7
2012	5.8
2011	6.1
2010	6.2
2009	6
2008	5.9
2007	5.8
2006	5.8
2005	5.7
2004	5.7
2003	5.9
2002	6.4
2001	6.5
2000	7

care2024

Current health expenditure

11.2 % of GDP

North star

Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.

Source, limitations & data

More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗

Current health expenditure observations for Sweden
Year	% of GDP
2024	11.2
2023	11.2
2022	10.9
2021	11.2
2020	11.4
2019	10.9
2018	11.1
2017	10.9
2016	11
2015	10.9
2014	11.1
2013	11
2012	10.8
2011	10.5
2010	8.3
2009	8.8
2008	8.2
2007	8
2006	8
2005	8.2
2004	8.1
2003	8.3
2002	8.2
2001	7.9
2000	7.3

care2024

Out-of-pocket health costs

13.4 % of health expenditure

North star

No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.

Source, limitations & data

Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗

Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Sweden
Year	% of health expenditure
2024	13.4
2023	13
2022	13.1
2021	13.1
2020	12.9
2019	13.9
2018	14.2
2017	14.2
2016	14.6
2015	15
2014	14.9
2013	14.9
2012	14.8
2011	14.5
2010	16.5
2009	16.6
2008	16.5
2007	16.6
2006	16.8
2005	16.9
2004	16.5
2003	16.1
2002	16.8
2001	17.2
2000	14.5

care2021

Physician availability

4.4 per 1,000 people

North star

Timely access to qualified health professionals

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Number of physicians per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗

Physician availability observations for Sweden
Year	per 1,000 people
2021	4.4
2020	4.3
2019	4.3
2018	4.3
2017	4.3
2016	4.2
2015	4.2
2014	4.1
2013	4
2012	4
2011	3.9
2010	3.8
2009	3.7
2008	3.7
2007	3.6
2006	3.5
2005	3.5
2004	3.4
2003	3.3
2002	3.2
2001	3.1
2000	3

care2021

Nurses & midwives

11.7 per 1,000 people

North star

Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗

Nurses & midwives observations for Sweden
Year	per 1,000 people
2021	11.7
2020	11.4
2019	11.6
2018	11.7
2017	11.7
2016	11.7
2015	11.7
2014	11.7
2013	11.7
2012	11.7
2011	11.6
2010	11.6
2009	11.5
2008	11.5
2007	11.5
2006	11.4
2005	11.2
2004	11
2003	10.8
2002	10.7
2001	10.5
2000	10.3

environment2024

Safely managed drinking water

99.8 % of population

North star

Safe drinking water for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗

Safely managed drinking water observations for Sweden
Year	% of population
2024	99.8
2023	99.8
2022	99.7
2021	99.7
2020	99.7
2019	99.7
2018	99.7
2017	99.7
2016	99.6
2015	99.6
2014	99.6
2013	99.6
2012	99.6
2011	99.6
2010	99.5
2009	99.5
2008	99.5
2007	99.5
2006	99.5
2005	99.5
2004	99.5
2003	99.4
2002	99.4
2001	99.4
2000	99.4

environment2024

Safely managed sanitation

95.4 % of population

North star

Safe sanitation for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗

Safely managed sanitation observations for Sweden
Year	% of population
2024	95.4
2023	95.3
2022	95.3
2021	95.3
2020	95.3
2019	95.3
2018	95.3
2017	95.3
2016	95.3
2015	95.3
2014	95.3
2013	95.2
2012	95.2
2011	95.2
2010	95.2
2009	95.2
2008	95.2
2007	95.2
2006	95.2
2005	95.2
2004	95.2
2003	95.2
2002	95.2
2001	95.2
2000	95.1

environmentDATA GAP

Handwashing facilities

— % of population

○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.

Source, limitations & data

Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Handwashing facilities observations for Sweden
Year	% of population

environment2023

Fine-particle air pollution

5.3 µg/m³

North star

WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³

WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗

Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Source, limitations & data

Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗

Fine-particle air pollution observations for Sweden
Year	µg/m³
2023	5.3
2022	5.7
2021	5.8
2020	5.4
2019	6
2018	6.6
2017	5.6
2016	6
2015	6.1
2014	7.8
2013	6.3
2012	6.6
2011	8.2
2010	7.5
2009	7.5
2008	7.6
2007	8.2
2006	8.7
2005	9.5
2004	9
2003	10.6
2002	9.6
2001	9.1
2000	10.9

environment2023

Clean cooking access

100 % of population

North star

Clean cooking without harmful household smoke

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.

Source, limitations & data

Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗

Clean cooking access observations for Sweden
Year	% of population
2023	100
2022	100
2021	100
2020	100
2019	100
2018	100
2017	100
2016	100
2015	100
2014	100
2013	100
2012	100
2011	100
2010	100
2009	100
2008	100
2007	100
2006	100
2005	100
2004	100
2003	100
2002	100
2001	100
2000	100

environment2024

Electricity access

100 % of population

North star

Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with access to electricity.

Source, limitations & data

Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗

Electricity access observations for Sweden
Year	% of population
2024	100
2023	100
2022	100
2021	100
2020	100
2019	100
2018	100
2017	100
2016	100
2015	100
2014	100
2013	100
2012	100
2011	100
2010	100
2009	100
2008	100
2007	100
2006	100
2005	100
2004	100
2003	100
2002	100
2001	100
2000	100

opportunity2023

Extreme poverty

0.8 % of population

North star

Zero extreme poverty

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.

Source, limitations & data

Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗

Extreme poverty observations for Sweden
Year	% of population
2023	0.8
2022	1.3
2021	0.6
2020	0.5
2019	0.4
2018	0.9
2017	0.3
2016	0.4
2015	0.6
2014	0.5
2013	0.7
2012	0.5
2011	0.7
2010	0.6
2009	0.5
2008	0.7
2007	0.5
2006	0.4
2005	1.1
2004	0.5
2003	0.4
2002	0.1
2001	0.2
2000	0.1

opportunity2025

Unemployment

8.7 % of labor force

North star

Decent work for everyone who wants it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗

Unemployment observations for Sweden
Year	% of labor force
2025	8.7
2024	8.4
2023	7.6
2022	7.4
2021	8.8
2020	8.3
2019	6.8
2018	6.4
2017	6.7
2016	7
2015	7.4
2014	8
2013	8.1
2012	8
2011	7.8
2010	8.6
2009	8.4
2008	6.2
2007	6.2
2006	7.1
2005	7.8
2004	6.7
2003	5.6
2002	5
2001	4.7
2000	5.5

opportunity2025

Employment-to-population ratio

59 % ages 15+

North star

Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗

Employment-to-population ratio observations for Sweden
Year	% ages 15+
2025	59
2024	59.3
2023	60
2022	59.8
2021	58.5
2020	58.8
2019	60.2
2018	60.4
2017	60.1
2016	59.6
2015	59.2
2014	58.8
2013	58.7
2012	58.5
2011	58.6
2010	57.8
2009	58.1
2008	59.9
2007	59.8
2006	58.9
2005	58.3
2004	58.2
2003	59.2
2002	59.5
2001	59.7
2000	58.6

opportunity2025

Income per person

63,362 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP

North star

Shared prosperity within ecological limits

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.

Source, limitations & data

Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗

Income per person observations for Sweden
Year	international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
2025	63,362
2024	62,558
2023	62,123
2022	62,545
2021	62,191
2020	59,458
2019	61,071
2018	60,125
2017	59,769
2016	59,460
2015	58,956
2014	57,078
2013	56,353
2012	56,193
2011	56,846
2010	55,520
2009	52,951
2008	55,777
2007	56,737
2006	55,374
2005	53,199
2004	51,961
2003	50,072
2002	49,331
2001	48,390
2000	47,869

opportunity2023

Income inequality

29.3 Gini index 0–100

North star

Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Distribution of income or consumption within a country.

Source, limitations & data

Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗

Income inequality observations for Sweden
Year	Gini index 0–100
2023	29.3
2022	31.6
2021	29.8
2020	28.9
2019	29.3
2018	30
2017	28.8
2016	29.6
2015	29.2
2014	28.4
2013	28.8
2012	27.6
2011	27.6
2010	27.7
2009	27.3
2008	28.1
2007	27.1
2006	26.4
2005	26.8
2004	26.1
2003	25.3
2002	26.2
2001	26.5
2000	27

opportunity2024

Primary-school completion

99.8 % of relevant age group

North star

Every child completes quality primary education

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Completion rate for primary education.

Source, limitations & data

Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗

Primary-school completion observations for Sweden
Year	% of relevant age group
2024	99.8
2023	99.6
2022	99.9
2021	99.8
2020	99.7
2019	99
2018	99.9
2017	100.1
2016	99.7
2015	99.3
2014	99.3
2013	99.5
2012	99.3
2011	97.8
2010	99
2009	99.3
2008	99.9
2007	99.7
2006	99.9
2005	99.6
2004	99.6
2003	99.8
2002	100.1
2001	100.2

opportunityDATA GAP

Adult literacy

— % adults 15+

○

No national rate for all adults ages 15+ was found. Youth-only, female-only and reading-proficiency tests are different measures.

North star

Literacy for every adult

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Adult literacy observations for Sweden
Year	% adults 15+

opportunity2025

Internet use

95.8 % of population

North star

Meaningful digital access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using the internet.

Source, limitations & data

Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗

Internet use observations for Sweden
Year	% of population
2025	95.8
2024	95.5
2023	95.7
2022	95
2021	94.7
2020	94.5
2019	94.5
2018	89.2
2017	93
2016	89.7
2015	90.6
2014	92.5
2013	94.8
2012	93.2
2011	92.8
2010	90
2009	91
2008	90
2007	82
2006	87.8
2005	84.8
2004	83.9
2003	79.1
2002	70.6
2001	51.8
2000	45.7

opportunity2022

Birth registration

100 % children under 5

North star

Every child counted and legally recognized

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.

Source, limitations & data

Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗

Birth registration observations for Sweden
Year	% children under 5
2022	100
2017	100
2014	100
2011	100

A starting agenda for Sweden

Turn the goals
into work.

This is a public-health agenda to adapt with local communities and professionals. Completion alone does not establish a quantified effect.

Prevent avoidable deaths

Protect life at every stage.

Expand timely, respectful maternal and newborn care.
Close gaps in routine vaccination and disease prevention.
Strengthen suicide prevention, mental-health care, and follow-up.
Reduce road injuries, violence, and avoidable chronic-disease deaths.

WHO suicide-prevention evidence ↗

Reduce health loss

Make effective care reachable.

Improve access to primary care and essential medicines.
Detect and treat disease earlier.
Provide rehabilitation, pain relief, and disability support.
Protect households from harmful health-care costs.

WHO universal health coverage ↗

Build healthy conditions

Support the foundations of life.

Deliver safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and clean cooking.
Reduce harmful air pollution and child malnutrition.
Expand quality education, decent work, and social protection.
Publish results and identify who is still being left behind.

International development goals ↗

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OUR GREAT WORKIS NOT OVER.

SwedenSWEA healthier future.

More life.Less suffering.

The trends.The north stars.

Life expectancy

Healthy life expectancy

Under-five mortality

Infant mortality

Neonatal mortality

Maternal mortality

Suicide mortality

Road-traffic mortality

Intentional homicide

Premature chronic-disease mortality

Healthy life-years lost

Life-years lost to premature death

Years of nonfatal health loss

All-cause deaths

Suicide deaths

Depressive-disorder health loss

Anxiety-disorder health loss

Alcohol-disorder health loss

Drug-disorder health loss

Tuberculosis incidence

New HIV infections

Malaria incidence

Diabetes prevalence

Tobacco use

Alcohol consumption

Child stunting

Child wasting

Undernourishment

Essential health-service coverage

DTP immunization

Measles immunization

Skilled birth attendance

Adolescent birth rate

Current health expenditure

Out-of-pocket health costs

Physician availability

Nurses & midwives

Safely managed drinking water

Safely managed sanitation

Handwashing facilities

Fine-particle air pollution

Clean cooking access

Electricity access

Extreme poverty

Unemployment

Employment-to-population ratio

Income per person

Income inequality

Primary-school completion

Adult literacy

Internet use

Birth registration

Turn the goalsinto work.

Protect life at every stage.

Make effective care reachable.

Support the foundations of life.

More country perspectives.

OUR GREAT WORK
IS NOT OVER.

More life.
Less suffering.

The trends.
The north stars.

Turn the goals
into work.