Moving to Sweden from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Republic of the Congo to Sweden — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Republic of the Congo to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Republic of the Congo to Sweden, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
26 ↓ 50% vs 2022

people moved from Republic of the Congo 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Republic of the Congo to Sweden.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
SE
2.1

Sweden performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
SE
$7,770
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
SE
71.5

Republic of the Congo 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

CG
66.0
SE
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
SE
3.6t

Republic of the Congo 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

CG
0.0
SE
40.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
SE
3.6%

Sweden generally does better on infrastructure, though Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
20.1%
SE
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
SE
$64,200

Sweden performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
SE
2.3

Sweden performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo 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.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Sweden

Visa Required
Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Sweden.
Sweden passport

Sweden passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Sweden passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.

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 Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo 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 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Sweden?

The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG SE
Population 5,546,307 10,483,647
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Swedish Krona (SEK)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Swedish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +46
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112