Sweden
Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east, and shares a maritime border with Denmark to the south. At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi) and with a population of 10.6 million, Sweden is the largest and most populous Nordic country, and is the fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. The population density is 25.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (66/sq mi), and 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas, mostly in the southern and central portions of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55°N to 69°N.
Beyond's analysis on Sweden
- — Nordics startup growth ranking reveals data‑driven insights into the region’s fastest‑growing companies
- — Russia’s alleged meddling in Sweden’s election raises political risk that could affect defence spending, energy flows and investor confidence across the Nordics
- — Frugal EU states challenge Commission's €2 trillion 2028-2034 budget proposal
- — Ellevio AB's half-year report highlights operational updates and regulatory developments in Sweden's electricity network
- — Extreme heat drives historic surge in bookings to Scandinavia and Arctic destinations
- — Technology aids preservation of Sweden’s historic warship, highlighting growing tech‑heritage synergies
- — Germany weighs a market‑linked pension pillar that could move retirement savings into equities
- — German coalition leaders pledge rapid pension reform overhaul, aiming to introduce a mandatory capital‑funded savings scheme modeled on Sweden’s system
- — Germany eyes Swedish model to finance pensions via mandatory market investments
Recent news mentioning Sweden
- — Nurminen Logistics increases capacity on its Sweden-Italy rail route: two weekly departures and expanded transport options
- — Russia has entered Sweden’s election campaign, center-left front-runner warns
- — Studsvik, GE Vernova Hitachi and Samsung C&T commit to advancing 1.2 GW nuclear power project in Sweden
- — Ryan acquires Svalner Atlas Advisors in Sweden
- — Tranter Expands Global Manufacturing Capacity with New Press in Sweden
- — Tranter Expands Global Manufacturing Capacity with New Press in Sweden
- — Allica Bank applies for banking licence in Sweden
- — How Sweden built one of Europe’s hottest startup ecosystems
- — France opens door to fighter jet cooperation with Sweden
- — Amazon Nears 1 GW of Wind Power in Sweden With Four New Deals
- — Fortum Seeks State Aid for Major New Nuclear Project in Sweden
- — La crema ProDen PlaqueOff® de Swedencare, nombrada Producto del Año para el Cuidado Dental de los Gatos