Moving to Sweden from Micronesia, Federated States of

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Micronesia, Federated States of to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Micronesia, Federated States of to Sweden.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Micronesia, Federated States of 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

The numbers behind daily life in Sweden compared to Micronesia, Federated States of.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FM
0.9
SE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FM
14.1
SE
2.1

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on safety, though Sweden leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

FM
$482
SE
$7,770
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FM
9.6
SE
71.5

Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FM
54.0
SE
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FM
0.0t
SE
3.6t

Micronesia, Federated States of 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

FM
5.7
SE
40.4

Sweden performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FM
16.2%
SE
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FM
$3,800
SE
$64,200

Sweden performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FM
74.4 yrs
SE
82.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FM
21.9
SE
2.3

Sweden generally does better on family life, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Micronesia, Federated States of 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.

Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Sweden

Visa Free
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders can enter Sweden without a visa.
Sweden passport

Sweden passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Sweden passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of 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?

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on safety, though Sweden leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Micronesia, Federated States of.

How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Micronesia, Federated States of?

Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 9.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Micronesia, Federated States of: 48).

What language do they speak in Sweden?

The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Micronesia, Federated States of, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FM SE
Population 101,009 10,483,647
Currency United States Dollar ($) Swedish Krona (SEK)
Languages English Swedish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +691 +46
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112