Lebanese people in Sweden

Lebanese people in Sweden
Total population
29,774 (2024)[1]
Regions with significant populations
Stockholm, Gothenburg, Uppsala, Malmö
Languages
Arabic (Lebanese Arabic), and Swedish
Religion
Christianity and Islam
Related ethnic groups
Lebanese people

The Lebanese people of Sweden are people from Lebanon or those of Lebanese descent who live in the country of Sweden. The majority of Lebanese people immigrated to Sweden in the period between 1970s and 1980s, either escaping the Lebanese Civil War or for economic reasons. In 2016, there were 148 registered emigrations from Sweden to Lebanon.[2]

The Lebanese people in Sweden have set up their own traditional cultural and political organizations, including the Swedish Lebanese Friendship Association (SLFA).[3] There is a Lebanese embassy in Stockholm.[4]

Most Lebanese in Sweden belong to various Christian denominations (Maronite, Greek Orthodox, Melkite Catholic, Protestant), but there is also a sizable number of Muslims (Sunni and Shi'a) and also some Druze.

Demographics

Distribution of lebanese people in Sweden by age groups (2024) [5]
  1. 0-19 (6.98%)
  2. 20-64 (80.9%)
  3. 65-100 (12.2%)

Number of Lebanese people (born in lebanon only) residing in Sweden across the years:

Years Men Women Total Growth (%)
2000 11,046 8,992 20,038 N/a
2001 11,131 9,097 20,228 +0.94%
2002 11,287 9,186 20,473 +1.19%
2003 11,445 9,366 20,811 +1.62%
2004 11,599 9,507 21,106 +1.40%
2005 11,805 9,636 21,441 +1.56%
2006 12,488 10,209 22,697 +5.53%
2007 12,634 10,333 22,967 +1.17%
2008 12,844 10,447 23,291 +1.39%
2009 13,082 10,619 23,701 +1.73%
2010 13,356 10,760 24,116 +1.72%
2011 13,543 10,851 24,394 +1.14%
2012 13,758 10,985 24,743 +1.41%
2013 14,012 11,200 25,212 +1.86%
2014 14,299 11,400 25,699 +1.90%
2015 14,496 11,663 26,159 +1.76%
2016 14,877 12,029 26,906 +2.78%
2017 15,183 12,304 27,487 +2.11%
2018 15,514 12,605 28,119 +2.25%
2019 15,722 12,786 28,508 +1.36%
2020 15,912 12,973 28,885 +1.31%
2021 16,119 13,194 29,313 +1.46%
2022 16,358 13,412 29,770 +1.54%
2023 16,408 13,468 29,876 +0.35%
2024 16,291 13,483 29,774 -0.34%
Source: Statistics Sweden [6]


According to 2024 data from the Swedish Migration Agency, the number of Lebanese citizens granted first-time residence permits has shifted significantly compared to historical figures. In 2024, while Sweden overall issued over 93,000 permits, the specific grants for Lebanese nationals were primarily distributed among family reunification and work categories. Notably, Sweden granted the lowest number of asylum-related permits on record in 2024 (6,250 total for all nations), with Lebanese applicants representing a small fraction of this total. According to data from 2024, the Lebanese-born population in Sweden is more established, with the largest age groups being 40–44 years (3,777 individuals (2,062 men and 1,715 women)), then 55–59 years (3,751 individuals (2,111 men and 1,640 women)), 45–49 years (3,513 individuals (1,841 men and 1,672 women)) and finally 35–39 years (3,043 individuals (1,716 men and 1,327 women)) [7]

Notable people

See List of Lebanese people in Sweden

See also

References

  1. ^ "Foreign-born persons by country of birth, age, sex and year - Lebanon - 2024". Statistics Sweden. 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Immigrations and emigrations by country of emi-/immigration, observations and year". Statistics Sweden. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  3. ^ Swedish Lebanese Friendship Association official website
  4. ^ Lebanese Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden
  5. ^ "Population by country of birth, age and sex. Year 2000 - 2024". Statistics Sweden. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Population by country of birth, age and sex. Year 2000 - 2024". Statistics Sweden. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Population by country of birth, age and sex. Year 2000 - 2024". Statistics Sweden. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
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