Major communities and country of origins In Sweden the major communities 2009 are: Finland 172 218...

Major communities and country of originsMajor communities and country of origins

In Sweden the major communities 2009 are: Finland 172 218Irak 117 919Former Yugoslavia 71 578Poland 67 518Iran 59 922Bosnia-Hercegovina56 127Germany 47 803Denmark 46 002Norway 43 819Turkey 40 766

Major communitiesMajor communities

SSomaliaomalia 3131 734734

ThailandThailand 2828 739739

ChileChile 2828 320320

LibanonLibanon 2323 701701

ChinaChina 2121 202202

UKUK 2020 368368

SyriaSyria 1919 646646

RumaniaRumania 1818 532532

USAUSA 1616 555555

IndiaIndia 1616 457457

Source Central Bureau of Statistics, 2010Source Central Bureau of Statistics, 2010

Refugees coming during different times to SwedenRefugees coming during different times to Sweden

* * ca 121 000 Nordic refugeesca 121 000 Nordic refugees At the end of the war in 1945, there were ca 70 000 Finnish children, 18 000 Danish At the end of the war in 1945, there were ca 70 000 Finnish children, 18 000 Danish

citizens and 43 000 Norwegians in Swedencitizens and 43 000 Norwegians in Sweden * ca 30 000 Balts During and after the war* ca 30 000 Balts During and after the war * ca 45 000 refugees from concentration camps. Refugees came 1945-49 through the * ca 45 000 refugees from concentration camps. Refugees came 1945-49 through the

sc. Bernadotte and UNRRA-actions and through private initiativesc. Bernadotte and UNRRA-actions and through private initiative * ca 15 000 Hungarians. During the revolt 1956 and by political prosecutions during * ca 15 000 Hungarians. During the revolt 1956 and by political prosecutions during

1970-, 1980- and 1990-ies1970-, 1980- and 1990-ies * ca 6 000 Czechs and Slovaks* ca 6 000 Czechs and Slovaks After the Prague spring and the invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968, as well as in the After the Prague spring and the invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968, as well as in the

70s, 80s and 90s70s, 80s and 90s * ca 20 000 Polish. During revolts and persecutions from the end of the 1960s, the * ca 20 000 Polish. During revolts and persecutions from the end of the 1960s, the

military coup December 1981 military coup December 1981

RefugeesRefugees

* ca 77 000 Yugoslavs during 1950s, 1960s and 1990s – Partly * ca 77 000 Yugoslavs during 1950s, 1960s and 1990s – Partly refugees, partly immigrant workersrefugees, partly immigrant workers

* ca 5 000 Greeks During the Junta period 1967-74* ca 5 000 Greeks During the Junta period 1967-74 * ca 20 000 Kurds From the beginning of the 1970s* ca 20 000 Kurds From the beginning of the 1970s * ca 20 000 Assyrians and Syrians 1972, 1975 and later* ca 20 000 Assyrians and Syrians 1972, 1975 and later * ca 9 000 Vietnam Chinese boat refugees at the end of 1970s* ca 9 000 Vietnam Chinese boat refugees at the end of 1970s * ca 118 000 Iraqis 1980s 1990s and 2000s* ca 118 000 Iraqis 1980s 1990s and 2000s * ca 60 000 Iranians. The Iranian Revolution 1979 and the war between Iran * ca 60 000 Iranians. The Iranian Revolution 1979 and the war between Iran

and Iraq 1980-1988and Iraq 1980-1988 * ca 25 000 Chileans After the military coup 1973* ca 25 000 Chileans After the military coup 1973 * ca 10 000 other Latin Americans by political prosecutions in Argentina, * ca 10 000 other Latin Americans by political prosecutions in Argentina,

Bolivia, Ecuador, Uruguay during the 1970sBolivia, Ecuador, Uruguay during the 1970s * ca 11 000 Eritreans+ War in Eritrea since the end of the 1960s* ca 11 000 Eritreans+ War in Eritrea since the end of the 1960s * ca 13 000 Palestinians+ War in Lebanon* ca 13 000 Palestinians+ War in Lebanon * ca 32 000 Somalis, War in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya during the 1980es * ca 32 000 Somalis, War in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya during the 1980es

and 1990esand 1990es

FRÅGOR OCH SVAR OM FLYKTINGARFRÅGOR OCH SVAR OM FLYKTINGAR

Migration to Sweden the last sex years:Migration to Sweden the last sex years: CategoryCategory 20052005 20062006 20072007 20082008 20092009 20102010 Work and studiesWork and studies 1282212822 1358813588 1877918779 2569925699 3506935069 3577235772 EU/EESEU/EES 1806918069 2046120461 1938719387 1939819398 1760617606 1848018480 Family reunionFamily reunion 2271322713 2729127291 2951529515 3368733687 3470434704 2507625076 RefugeesRefugees 1885918859 2509625096 1841418414 1123711237 1126511265 1213012130

TotaltTotalt 6246362463 8643686436 8609586095 9002190021 9864498644 9145891458

Source: Swedish Migration BoardSource: Swedish Migration Board

1965 1965 All immigrants have the right to free courses in Swedish provided by All immigrants have the right to free courses in Swedish provided by

the the Swedish evening schools.Swedish evening schools. 1996 1996 The government appoints a working group on immigrant questions.The government appoints a working group on immigrant questions. Finnish-Swedish Council is created in order to improve the education Finnish-Swedish Council is created in order to improve the education

of the of the Finnish minority.Finnish minority. 1967 1967 Immigration from outside the Nordic countries is regulated. Persons Immigration from outside the Nordic countries is regulated. Persons

from other countries need work permit before coming to Sweden.from other countries need work permit before coming to Sweden. The first municipal immigrant service opens in StockholmThe first municipal immigrant service opens in Stockholm A news weekly magazine run by a governmental foundation starts A news weekly magazine run by a governmental foundation starts

publication.publication. The last number was published in 1998. There have been editions in The last number was published in 1998. There have been editions in

English, French, Polish, Spanish, Czech, Turkish, Arabic and English, French, Polish, Spanish, Czech, Turkish, Arabic and German.German.

Reforms in Sweden 1965-2010Reforms in Sweden 1965-2010


1968 1968 A new immigration policy is approved in the parliament. The decision of the A new immigration policy is approved in the parliament. The decision of the

Government that immigrants from outside the Nordic countries will need work permit Government that immigrants from outside the Nordic countries will need work permit before coming to Sweden is confirmed.before coming to Sweden is confirmed.

New principles for the education of immigrant children at school are approved.New principles for the education of immigrant children at school are approved. The children get the right to learn their home language at least two hours per week. The children get the right to learn their home language at least two hours per week.

The municipalities get paid from the National School Board.The municipalities get paid from the National School Board. A new immigrant investigation starts aimed to investigate the situation ofA new immigrant investigation starts aimed to investigate the situation of immigrants and present proposal on the cultural and social adaptation ofimmigrants and present proposal on the cultural and social adaptation of immigrants in the Swedish society.immigrants in the Swedish society. 1969 1969 Reforms in the immigration law start to take place. The new Immigration Board Reforms in the immigration law start to take place. The new Immigration Board is is

established.established. 1971 1971 Socially handicapped Roma people from outside the Nordic countries areSocially handicapped Roma people from outside the Nordic countries are accepted to Sweden for the first time.accepted to Sweden for the first time.

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1972 1972 Swedish for immigrants is improved and municipalities and organisations Swedish for immigrants is improved and municipalities and organisations

can get support for activities to engage immigrants in courses.can get support for activities to engage immigrants in courses. 19731973 Immigrant workers get the right to courses in Swedish for foreigners duringImmigrant workers get the right to courses in Swedish for foreigners during working time paid by the employers, for a maximum of 240 hours.working time paid by the employers, for a maximum of 240 hours. The Swedish public libraries get support to buy books in immigrant The Swedish public libraries get support to buy books in immigrant

languages.languages. The first Finnish People’s University is established in Haparanda.The first Finnish People’s University is established in Haparanda. Religious organisations with many immigrants get support in the same way Religious organisations with many immigrants get support in the same way

as other churches outside the official Swedish church.as other churches outside the official Swedish church. 1975 1975 The parliament decides on the new direction of the immigration policy afterThe parliament decides on the new direction of the immigration policy after years of investigation. “Jämlikhet, valfrihet och samverkan” (Equality, years of investigation. “Jämlikhet, valfrihet och samverkan” (Equality,

freedom freedom of choice and cooperation) are the three honour words for the new of choice and cooperation) are the three honour words for the new policy.policy.


During this and coming years the parliament decides about a long list ofDuring this and coming years the parliament decides about a long list of reforms:reforms: The Swedish Immigration Board gives support to immigrant The Swedish Immigration Board gives support to immigrant

organisations.organisations. Journals and magazines in other languages than Swedish can now get Journals and magazines in other languages than Swedish can now get

economic support either by the Swedish Immigration Board or the economic support either by the Swedish Immigration Board or the Swedish Cultural Board, depending of the journals orientation.Swedish Cultural Board, depending of the journals orientation.

1976 1976 Foreign citizens living in Sweden for more than three years get the right Foreign citizens living in Sweden for more than three years get the right

to vote in the local and regional elections, as well as in the elections to to vote in the local and regional elections, as well as in the elections to the Swedish Church (this last election depending of if they are or not the Swedish Church (this last election depending of if they are or not members of the Swedish Church – for instance many Finnish citizens, for members of the Swedish Church – for instance many Finnish citizens, for whom the Swedish Church does not differ from the official Finnish one.whom the Swedish Church does not differ from the official Finnish one.

The parliament decides that immigrant children should have the right to The parliament decides that immigrant children should have the right to follow courses in their mother tongue both in the pre-school and in the follow courses in their mother tongue both in the pre-school and in the primary education from class 1 to class 9.primary education from class 1 to class 9.


The Swedish Radio and the Television Company start programs in The Swedish Radio and the Television Company start programs in immigrant languages, besides the Finnish, which was established some immigrant languages, besides the Finnish, which was established some years before.years before.

1984 1984 The responsibility for refugees is transfered from the Employment Office to The responsibility for refugees is transfered from the Employment Office to

the Swedish Immigration Board. The parliament decides that the refugees the Swedish Immigration Board. The parliament decides that the refugees should move to different cities around Sweden, instead of being should move to different cities around Sweden, instead of being concentrated in a few places. This was called the whole-country-strategyconcentrated in a few places. This was called the whole-country-strategy

1986 1986 The 1st of July starts the new ethnic discrimination ombudsman. His/her The 1st of July starts the new ethnic discrimination ombudsman. His/her

work is to help immigrants in personal cases of discrimination due to their work is to help immigrants in personal cases of discrimination due to their ethnic ethnic background.background.

1997 1997 A new integration policy is approved in the parliament.A new integration policy is approved in the parliament. The Swedish Immigration Board is divided in two different organisations, theThe Swedish Immigration Board is divided in two different organisations, the Swedish Integration Board and the Swedish Immigration Board.Swedish Integration Board and the Swedish Immigration Board.


2000 2000 The Swedish Immigration Board changes its name to Swedish Migration The Swedish Immigration Board changes its name to Swedish Migration

Board.Board. 2001 2001 The 1st of July is implemented the new law on Swedish citizenship, The 1st of July is implemented the new law on Swedish citizenship,

which allows double citizenship. It gives also children to stateless which allows double citizenship. It gives also children to stateless persons to become persons to become Swedish from birth.Swedish from birth.

2003 2003 A new law on discrimination, which comprises all kinds of discrimination A new law on discrimination, which comprises all kinds of discrimination

by ethnicity, religion, sexual preference or handicap.by ethnicity, religion, sexual preference or handicap. 20082008 A new law for work migration at the end of the year.A new law for work migration at the end of the year. 20102010 The Employment office is in charge of the introduction to refugees.The Employment office is in charge of the introduction to refugees.

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From 1941 to 2010:From 1941 to 2010:

Immigrants Immigrants 3 018 3813 018 381

As Swedish citizens As Swedish citizens 394 460 394 460

EmigrantsEmigrants 1 671 894 1 671 894

As Swedish citizensAs Swedish citizens 608 633 608 633

Born abroad 2010Born abroad 2010 1 417 0011 417 001

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