Moving to Sweden from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gibraltar to Sweden — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Gibraltar to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Gibraltar to Sweden, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
4 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in Gibraltar live in Sweden · UN DESA

Who's moving to Sweden?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Gibraltar and Sweden stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
SE
1.1

Sweden performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GI
16.1t
SE
3.6t

Sweden performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GI
70.2
SE
40.4
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GI
5,424 kWh
SE
12,150 kWh

Gibraltar generally does better on infrastructure, though Sweden leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GI
1.0%
SE
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
SE
$64,200

Gibraltar generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GI
80.4 yrs
SE
82.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
SE
2.3

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gibraltar 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.

Sweden passport

Sweden passport holder visiting Gibraltar

Visa Free
Sweden passport holders can enter Gibraltar 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?

With 40.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sweden can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Gibraltar and Sweden.

Is Sweden safe for expats?

Sweden performs significantly better than Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Sweden?

The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Gibraltar, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GI SE
Population 29,573 10,483,647
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Swedish Krona (SEK)
Languages English Swedish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +350 +46
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112