SWEDEN IMPACTS
Education - nearly 25% of the Swedish population between 16 and 74 years had attained a post-secondary education of three years or more in 2022
Known for its innovation, social welfare system, and high quality of life
Being the birthplace of the Nobel Prize
Ranked 10th out of 190 economies for ease of doing business, according to the World Bank’s Doing Business report for 2021
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Sweden Impacts is where you see Sweden’s values in action — in the ideas we champion, the innovations we pioneer, and the systems we build. This section highlights how Sweden shapes the global conversation on sustainability, equality, innovation, and smart governance. From our triple helix model and Nobel legacy to our position as one of the world’s top startup ecosystems, Sweden doesn’t just participate in global change — we help shape it.
Explore what sets Sweden apart, and how that difference translates into real-world progress.
Why Sweden?
Discover a country built for possibility - where trust, creativity, and freedom to grow shape every part of life.
Thought Leadership in Action
Sweden Impacts presents how Swedish approaches to innovation, education, governance, and sustainability function in practice and contribute to long-term development. These are established models that support resilient institutions, green transition efforts, and knowledge-based growth. Explore key areas where Sweden has gained international recognition, with themes selected to align with common global priorities such as human capital, digital government, environmental sustainability, and future skills.
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This index tracks Sweden’s progress in gender equality across work, money, knowledge, time, power, and health. Sweden ranks 1st in the EU, with strong performance in political and social power, and room for improvement in the domain of time.
This annual survey presents a detailed overview of Sweden’s life science sector, covering employment, investments, exports, and growth trends. It also captures insights from company leaders on future outlooks and challenges in innovation, financing, and global competitiveness.
This report from IVA analyses Sweden’s investment climate and competitiveness from a global perspective, highlighting key priorities to strengthen innovation and long-term growth.
This country profile summarises Sweden’s performance in the EU’s DESI index, highlighting strong digital infrastructure, high uptake of e-services, and areas for improvement such as 5G deployment and ICT skills.
Learn More:
Want to explore how Sweden’s expertise translates into real-world impact? Below you’ll find links to key Swedish organizations and government bodies. They provide insights for collaboration across sectors. If you're looking to go deeper this is a good place to start.
Press releases
The Government uses press releases to make announcements concerning new legislation, new initiatives, etc. They are also used to announce press conferences.
Statistics Sweden is responsible for developing, producing and disseminating official statistics and other government statistics. It is also responsible for coordinating the system for the official statistics. The overall goal for our operations is to produce official statistics of good quality that are easily available for the users.
A government agency within the Ministry of Education and Research. They fund research and research infrastructure in all scientific disciplines. The Swedish Research Council are also advisors to the Government on research policy issues and work to increase understanding of the long-term societal benefits of research.