Moving to Gibraltar from Sweden

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SE
1.1
GI
3.2

Sweden performs 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

SE
3.6t
GI
16.1t

Sweden performs better than Gibraltar across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SE
40.6
GI
61.0
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2024

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

SE
12,226 kWh
GI
5,017 kWh

Sweden generally does better on infrastructure, though Gibraltar leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SE
8.7%
GI
1.0%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SE
84.1 yrs
GI
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SE
2.0
GI
6.2

Sweden performs better than Gibraltar across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010). How we calculate this

Can you move from Sweden to Gibraltar?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden and Gibraltar. To live, work, or study long-term in Gibraltar, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Gibraltar'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 Gibraltar?

With 61.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gibraltar can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sweden and Gibraltar.

Is Gibraltar safe for expats?

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

What language do they speak in Gibraltar?

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

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At a Glance

SE GI
Population 10,596,620 40,126
Currency Swedish Krona (SEK) Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
Languages Swedish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +46 +350
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —