Moving to Sweden from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
1 ↓ 50% vs 2022

people moved from Grenada 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 Grenada.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
SE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
SE
2.1

Sweden performs significantly better than Grenada across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
SE
$7,770
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
SE
71.5

Grenada 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

GD
30.0
SE
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
SE
3.6t

Grenada 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

GD
18.8
SE
40.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
SE
3.6%

Sweden performs significantly better than Grenada across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
SE
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
SE
$64,200

Sweden performs significantly better than Grenada across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GD
75.7 yrs
SE
82.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
SE
2.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Sweden

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

Sweden passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Sweden passport holders can enter Grenada 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 Grenada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Grenada?

Grenada 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 13.1 in Grenada. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Sweden?

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

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At a Glance

GD SE
Population 113,949 10,483,647
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Swedish Krona (SEK)
Languages English Swedish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +46
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112