Top 3 Destinations for Sweden Expats (2023 Data via 2025 OECD Report)
The report estimates that 22,000 Swedish citizens left for other OECD countries in 2023, up 5% from the year before.
| Country of Origin | Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Spain | ~3,960 (18% of overall Swedish outflow) |
| Sweden | Germany | ~3,300 (15% of overall Swedish outflow) |
| Sweden | Norway | ~2,200 (10% of overall Swedish outflow) |
Spain beats out Germany for first place. Every Nordic country has Spain in their top 3 destinations, which says something about the pull of warmer weather. Norway at #3 is the neighbor pick.
Where are those destination countries sending their people?
Emigration of Spanish citizens (to OECD countries) was 80,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Germany, 13% to the Netherlands, and 12% to France.
Emigration of German citizens (to OECD countries) was 145,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Switzerland, 14% to Austria, and 13% to Poland.
Emigration of Norwegian citizens (to OECD countries) was 8,800 in 2023. ~20% went to Spain, 20% to Denmark, and 16% to Sweden.
| Country of Origin | Top Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Germany | ~14,400 |
| Germany | Switzerland | ~26,100 |
| Norway | Spain | ~1,760 |