U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Sweden due to terrorism. There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Sweden.
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Is Sweden safe? 🇸🇪
Europe · Updated
As of October 2026, Sweden scores 85/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Sweden Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 5 Sweden destinations assessed, Kiruna scores highest (90/100), while Malmö scores lowest (79/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Sweden: exercise a high degree of caution.
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Sweden destinations by safety score
#1🇸🇪KirunaVery Safe · updated 19 October 202690#2🇸🇪UppsalaVery Safe · updated 13 October 202687#3🇸🇪GothenburgVery Safe · updated 13 October 202685#4🇸🇪StockholmSafe · updated 11 October 202682#5🇸🇪MalmöSafe · updated 18 October 202679
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03 · Evidence Signals
Sweden safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 1.1 / 100k | 93 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 76.0% | 79 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 81/100 | 81 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 87/100 | 87 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 2.2 / 100k | 96 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
Sweden safety FAQ
Is Sweden safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Sweden Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Sweden averages 85/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Sweden?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Kiruna currently scores highest at 90/100 (Very Safe). Malmö scores lowest at 79/100.
Where does this Sweden safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.