According to the Pew Research Center, the Muslim population of Sweden was estimated to be around 834,000 in 2020, or about 5.2% of the total population. This number has been steadily increasing in recent years, as more and more people from Muslim-majority countries have immigrated to Sweden. The majority of Muslims in Sweden are Sunni Muslims, followed by Shia Muslims and Ahmadiyya Muslims.
Here is a breakdown of the Muslim population in Sweden by country of origin:
- Iraq: 130,000
- Somalia: 120,000
- Turkey: 100,000
- Bosnia and Herzegovina: 80,000
- Iran: 70,000
- Afghanistan: 60,000
- Syria: 50,000
- Lebanon: 40,000
- Pakistan: 30,000
The largest Muslim community in Sweden is found in the capital city of Stockholm, where Muslims make up about 10% of the population. Other major cities with significant Muslim populations include Gothenburg, Malmö, and Uppsala.
The Muslim community in Sweden has faced some challenges in recent years, including discrimination and Islamophobia. However, there have also been efforts to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding. In 2017, the Swedish government launched a national strategy for integration and diversity, which includes a focus on building bridges between Muslim and non-Muslim communities.
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