Moving to Micronesia, Federated States of from Sweden

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

SE
2.1
FM
14.1

Sweden generally does better on safety, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SE
$7,770
FM
$482
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SE
44.1
FM
9.7

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SE
3.6t
FM
0.0t

Sweden generally does better on environment, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SE
40.6
FM
5.8
Internet access World Bank, 2025

share of households with internet

SE
95.8%
FM
39.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SE
8.7%
FM
16.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SE
$63,133
FM
$4,414

Sweden performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of 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
FM
67.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SE
2.0
FM
20.3

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

Can you move from Sweden to Micronesia, Federated States of?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden and Micronesia, Federated States of. To live, work, or study long-term in Micronesia, Federated States of, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Micronesia, Federated States of's immigration authority.

Sweden passport

Sweden passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Micronesia, Federated States of?

Connectivity is usually fine (Micronesia, Federated States of: 5.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Micronesia, Federated States of offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Micronesia, Federated States of safe for expats?

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

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

Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Micronesia, Federated States of, compared to 44.1 in Sweden. Micronesia, Federated States of scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).

What language do they speak in Micronesia, Federated States of?

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

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At a Glance

SE FM
Population 10,596,620 113,683
Currency Swedish Krona (SEK) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Swedish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +46 +691
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 —