Liechtenstein vs Sweden: First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence

Liechtenstein
76.0%
in 2025
Sweden
50.5%
in 2025
Liechtenstein rank
1st
Sweden rank
3rd

First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence over time

  • Liechtenstein
  • Sweden
020406080200820162025

How they compare

Liechtenstein currently reports 76.0% against 50.5% in Sweden, a difference of 25.5%.

That makes Liechtenstein's figure about 1.5 times Sweden's.

Across all 13 years both countries report, Liechtenstein has been ahead every year.

Liechtenstein ranks 1st and Sweden ranks 3rd of 39 countries.

Liechtenstein has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Liechtenstein Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 69.2% 42.9% 26.4% Liechtenstein
2020s 75.9% 47.1% 28.8% Liechtenstein

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher first residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence, Liechtenstein or Sweden?
Liechtenstein, at 76.0% against 50.5% in Sweden as of 2025.
What is the difference in first residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence between Liechtenstein and Sweden?
25.5%, with Liechtenstein ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Liechtenstein and Sweden?
13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
How do Liechtenstein and Sweden rank globally for first residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence?
Liechtenstein ranks 1st and Sweden ranks 3rd of 39 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence permits. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
First residence permits by reasons - % of total first residence permits
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
40 places, 691 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed