Moving to Sweden from Nauru

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Nauru to Sweden — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Nauru 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?

How many people actually move from Nauru to Sweden, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1 ↓ 50% vs 2015

people born in Nauru 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Nauru to Sweden.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
SE
2.1

Sweden performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
SE
$7,770
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
SE
71.5

Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NR
0.0t
SE
3.6t

Nauru performs better than Sweden 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

NR
9.3
SE
40.4

Sweden performs significantly better than Nauru across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NR
23.0%
SE
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
SE
$64,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NR
67.9 yrs
SE
82.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
SE
2.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nauru 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.

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Sweden

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

Sweden passport holder visiting Nauru

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Sweden has 40.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Sweden safe for expats?

Sweden performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Nauru?

Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Sweden?

The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR SE
Population 9,811 10,483,647
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Swedish Krona (SEK)
Languages English, Nauru Swedish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +46
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112