First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Sweden
Sweden: First instance decisions on applications by type of decision was 8,625 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Sweden, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.
Analysis
Sweden recorded 8,625 Person for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is down 11.0% on the previous year and down 82.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Sweden peaked at 95,845 Person in 2016 and was at its lowest, 8,625 Person, in 2025.
That places Sweden 13th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 29,545 Person | — |
| 2009 | 23,985 Person | -18.8% |
| 2010 | 27,715 Person | +15.6% |
| 2011 | 23,885 Person | -13.8% |
| 2012 | 25,385 Person | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 36,065 Person | +42.1% |
| 2014 | 40,015 Person | +11.0% |
| 2015 | 48,685 Person | +21.7% |
| 2016 | 95,845 Person | +96.9% |
| 2017 | 60,625 Person | -36.7% |
| 2018 | 34,865 Person | -42.5% |
| 2019 | 26,370 Person | -24.4% |
| 2020 | 24,425 Person | -7.4% |
| 2021 | 17,185 Person | -29.6% |
| 2022 | 16,835 Person | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 19,175 Person | +13.9% |
| 2024 | 9,690 Person | -49.5% |
| 2025 | 8,625 Person | -11.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26,765 Person | 23,985 Person | 29,545 Person | 2 |
| 2010s | 41,946 Person | 23,885 Person | 95,845 Person | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,989 Person | 8,625 Person | 24,425 Person | 6 |
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More reference data data for Sweden
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2237 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9766 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.12 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Sweden?
- First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Sweden was 8,625 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 95,845 Person in 2016.
- What is the lowest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,625 Person in 2025.
- How does Sweden rank for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision?
- Sweden ranks 13th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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