Moving to Sweden from Angola

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Angola to Sweden? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Angola to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm averages 52°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Angola to Sweden.

Moved in 2023
14 ↑ 56% vs 2022

people moved from Angola to Sweden · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Sweden?

Top countries of origin for Sweden's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sweden compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
SE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
SE
2.1

Sweden performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
SE
$7,770
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
SE
71.5

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
SE
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
SE
3.6t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Sweden leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
SE
40.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
SE
3.6%

Sweden generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
SE
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
SE
$64,200

Sweden generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
SE
82.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
SE
2.3

Sweden performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Stockholm Rain: 21.5 in/yr (546 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Stockholm
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 69°/56°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 43°/36°F (6°/2°C)
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Month Luanda Stockholm
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C)

Data: Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Sweden

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Sweden.
Sweden passport

Sweden passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Sweden passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Sweden?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sweden: 40.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sweden offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sweden safe for expats?

Sweden performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Sweden?

The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO SE
Population 34,795,287 10,483,647
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Swedish Krona (SEK)
Languages Portuguese Swedish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +46
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112