Moving to Sweden from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Zimbabwe to Sweden? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Zimbabwe to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm averages 52°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Zimbabwe to Sweden.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Sweden compared to Zimbabwe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zimbabwe generally does better on environment, though Sweden leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Sweden performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Sweden generally does better on employment & economy, though Zimbabwe leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Sweden performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Harare | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) |
View all months
| Month | Harare | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa Required
Sweden passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa on ArrivalData: 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?
Sweden performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.
Compare further: Zimbabwe vs. Sweden
At a Glance
ZW
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SE
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121,004 | 10,483,647 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Swedish Krona (SEK) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | Swedish |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +263 | +46 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | 112 |