Number of residence permits granted in Sweden 2021, by type of permit

In 2021, the most common residence permits in Sweden were related to work permits. Nearly 40,000 residence permits were granted due to work that year. When examined consolidated, the second and third most common permits granted were based on family reunifications and students, with 24,000 and 14,000 permits, respectively. Of the over 12,000 refugees and corresponding permits granted, quota refugees represented the largest group.