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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Sweden

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom and Sweden by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

United Kingdom vs. Sweden - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Sweden is 173 860 mi². This means that the area of Sweden is 85.69% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
173 860 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Sweden has a coastline of 1 999.6 mi.

7 723.0 mi
1 999.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United Kingdom is London, with a population of about 8 630 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Sweden is Stockholm, where the population is 914 909.

8 630 000 ppl
914 909 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Sweden is Kebnekaise, which rises to a height of 6 903 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
6 903 ft
Kebnekaise

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Sweden the highest temperature was 100.4°F and was recorded in Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
100.4°F
Ultuna, Uppsala County / Målilla, Kalmar County

Lowest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the lowest temperature ever measured was -17°F and was recorded in Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland, while in Sweden, the lowest temperature was -63.4°F and was recorded in Malgovik, Västerbotten County.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-63.4°F
Malgovik, Västerbotten County

Society

United Kingdom vs. Sweden - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Sweden is home to 10 099 265 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
10 099 265 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 82.6 years in Sweden.

81.3 years
82.6 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 41.1 years in Sweden.

40.6 years
41.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and 0.74% in Sweden.

0.48%
0.74%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 99.0% in Sweden.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In the United Kingdom, the main language is English, and in Sweden the primary language is Swedish.

english
swedish

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Sweden, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 8/174
6 482 000 ppl
Ranking: 40/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Sweden: 54 930 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 27/194
54 930 Int$
Ranking: 18/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Sweden: Swedish Krona (SEK).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
SEK
Swedish Krona

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United Kingdom: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G). Electricity in Sweden: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Sweden has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Sweden - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B88 USD - 115 USD
T149 USD - 204 USD
B55 USD - 69 USD
T132 USD - 182 USD

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