| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 17,944 [1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Hallonbergen, Helenelund | |
| Languages | |
| Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, Swedish | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity (Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church), Islam |
Ethiopians in Sweden are citizens and residents of Sweden who are of Ethiopian descent.
According to Statistics Sweden, as of 2016, there are a total 17,944 Ethiopia-born immigrants living in Sweden. [1] Of those, 6,225 are citizens of Ethiopia (3,319 men, 2,906 women). [2] In 2016, there were 88 registered remigrations from Sweden to Ethiopia. [3]
According to Statistics Sweden, as of 2016, 20% of Ethiopia-born individuals aged 25 to 64 have attained a primary and lower secondary education level (17% men, 23% women), 44% have attained an upper secondary education level (42% men, 46% women), 14% have attained a post-secondary education level of less than 3 years (15% men, 12% women), 19% have attained a post-secondary education of 3 years or more (23% men, 16% women), and 3% have attained an unknown education level (2% men, 3% women). [4]
According to Statistics Sweden, as of 2014, Ethiopia-born immigrants aged 25–64 in Sweden have an employment rate of approximately 64%. The share of employment among these foreign-born individuals varies according to education level, with employment rates of around 47% (49% males, 46% females) among Ethiopia-born individuals who have attained a primary and lower secondary education level (2,587 individuals), 70% (70% males, 71% females) among those who have attained an upper secondary level (5,739 individuals), 68% (68% males, 67% females) among those who have attained a post-secondary education level of less than 3 years (1,800 individuals), and 70% (67% males, 76% females) among those who have attained a post-secondary education level of 3 years or more (2,434 individuals). [5]
According to the Institute of Labor Economics, as of 2014, Ethiopia-born residents in Sweden have an employment population ratio of about 53%. They also have an unemployment rate of approximately 9%. [6]
The educational attainment of the U.S. population refers to the highest level of education completed. The educational attainment of the U.S. population is similar to that of many other industrialized countries with the vast majority of the population having completed secondary education and a rising number of college graduates that outnumber high school dropouts. As a whole, the population of the United States is spending more years in formal educational programs. As with income, levels differ by race, age, household configuration, and geography.
The Somali diaspora or Qurbajoogta refers to Somalis who were born in Greater Somalia and reside in areas of the world that they were not born in. The civil war in Somalia greatly increased the size of the Somali diaspora, as many Somalis moved from Greater Somalia primarily to Europe, North America, Southern Africa and Australia. There are also small Somali populations in other pockets of Europe and Asia. The UN estimates that in 2015, approximately 2 million people from Somalia were living outside of the country's borders.
Somalis in Finland are residents and citizens of Finland of Somali ancestry. As of 2022, 24,365 Finns had a Somali-background, making it the fourth most common foreign country of origin and the largest from Africa.
Health in Sweden has generally improved over time, with life expectancy increasing, and is at a high level in international comparison. Life expectancy in 2021 was 84.8 years for women and 81.2 years for men and it increased 2.3 years on average from 2006 to 2019. However, the health situation varies between groups in Swedish society and equitable health has proven to be a challenge, with level of education, employment status and country of birth being factors that strongly influence health in the Swedish population. The two leading causes of death in Sweden are cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Somali Canadians are Canadians of Somali origin or are dual Somali and Canadian nationality.
Moroccans in Sweden are citizens and residents of Sweden who are of Moroccan descent.
The demographic features of Brunei include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population. Like neighbouring countries, Brunei is a Malay-dominated country. Many cultural and linguistic differences make Brunei Malays distinct from the larger Malay populations in nearby Malaysia and Indonesia, even though they are ethnically related and share the Muslim religion.
Immigration to Sweden is the process by which people migrate to Sweden to reside in the country. Many, but not all, become Swedish citizens. The economic, social, and political aspects of immigration have caused some controversy regarding ethnicity, economic benefits, jobs for non-immigrants, settlement patterns, impact on upward social mobility, violence, and voting behaviour.
Indians in Sweden are citizens and residents of Sweden who are of Indian descent.
Somalis in Sweden are citizens and residents of Sweden who are of Somali ancestry or are Somali citizens. A large proportion of these emigrated after the civil war in Somalia, with most arriving in Sweden after the year 2006.
Syrians in Sweden are citizens and residents of Sweden who are of Syrian descent. As of 2019, there were 191,530 residents of Sweden born in Syria, and 50,620 born in Sweden with at least one Syrian-born parent.
Syrians in Denmark are citizens and residents of Denmark who are of Syrian descent.
Lebanese people of Denmark are people from Lebanon or those of Lebanese descent who live in the country of Denmark. The majority of Lebanese people came to Denmark in the 1970s and 1980s, either escaping the Lebanese Civil War or for economic reasons. Per 1 October 2016, 26,404 persons in Denmark were of Lebanese origin.
Eritreans in Sweden are citizens and residents of Sweden who are of Eritrean descent.
Eritreans in Norway are citizens and residents of Norway who are of Eritrean descent. Most have a background as asylum seekers that have fled Isaias Afwerkis regime.
Somalis in Norway are citizens and residents of Norway who are of Somali descent. They are the biggest African migration group in Norway. 36.5% of Somalis in Norway live in the capital Oslo. Almost all Somali in Norway have come to Norway as refugees from the Somali Civil War. In 2016, Somalis were the largest non-European migrant group in Norway.
Ethiopians in Norway are citizens and residents of Norway who are of Ethiopian descent.
Moroccans in Norway are citizens and residents of Norway who are of Moroccan descent.
Swedish Afghans are citizens and residents of Sweden who are of Afghan descent, part of the worldwide Afghan diaspora.
Moroccans in Denmark are citizens and residents of Denmark who are of Moroccan descent.
