Belgium vs Sweden: First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship
Belgium
73,667
in 2025
Sweden
61,196
in 2025
Belgium rank
10th
Sweden rank
13th
First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship over time
- Belgium
- Sweden
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 73,667 against 61,196 in Sweden, a difference of 12,471.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.2 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Sweden ahead.
Belgium ranks 10th and Sweden ranks 13th of 32 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52,570 | 87,740 | 35,170 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 54,400 | 106,860 | 52,460 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 67,754 | 74,597 | 6,843 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship, Belgium or Sweden?
- Belgium, at 73,667 against 61,196 in Sweden as of 2025.
- What is the difference in first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship between Belgium and Sweden?
- 12,471, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Sweden?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and Sweden rank globally for first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship?
- Belgium ranks 10th and Sweden ranks 13th of 32 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.