Sweden — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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Civilian GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.
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Number of Privately Owned FirearmsChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Sweden is 

2017: 2,296,0001
2011: 1,980,0002 3 4
2005: 2,800,0005
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Sweden is 

2017: 23.101
2011: 20.836 7 4
2005: 31.65
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Number of Privately Owned RiflesIn Sweden, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 1,115,0008
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Number of Privately Owned ShotgunsChartIn Sweden, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 

2015: 640,0009
2010: 700,000
1999: 915,0008
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Number of Privately Owned HandgunsIn Sweden, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 155,0008
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Sweden ranked at No. 2810
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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Sweden ranked at No. 105
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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a GunIn Sweden, the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be 

2015: 8%11
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Proportion of Households with FirearmsChartIn Sweden, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be 

2010: 16%12
2005: 19.3%13
1999/2003: 15.9%
1995/98: 16.2%
1992: 15.1%14
1992/94: 15.9%13
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Proportion of Households with RiflesIn Sweden, the percentage of households with one or more rifles is reported to be 

1992: 10.8%14
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Proportion of Households with ShotgunsIn Sweden, the percentage of households with one or more shotguns is reported to be 

1992: 8.3%14
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Proportion of Households with HandgunsChartIn Sweden, the percentage of households with one or more handguns is reported to be 

2005: 1.6%13
1999/2003: 1.7%
1995/98: 1.7%
1992/94: 1.5%13 14
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Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersChartThe number of licensed gun owners in Sweden is reported to be 

2015: 560,0009
2013: 599,24315
2011: 619,00016 17
2010: 622,15412
1999: 781,5218
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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Sweden is 

2011: 6.516
2010: 6.60
1999: 8.77
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Number of Registered FirearmsChartThe number of registered guns in Sweden is reported to be 

2017: 1,955,4781
2013: 1,955,47815
2011: 1,800,00016 17
2005: 2,096,7985
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Sweden is 

2011: 18.946
2005: 23.09
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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,18 but in Sweden there are estimated to be 

2017: 340,5221
2013: 195,54715
2011: 180,0002 18 4
2004: 4,000,00019
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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 PopulationChartUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,18 but in Sweden the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be 

2011: 1.896
2004: 44.22
Government GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
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Number of Military FirearmsThe defence forces of Sweden are reported to have 139,18020 firearms
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Sweden are reported to have 38,00021 firearms

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Total Number of Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

1572223
176
12922
159
157
127
14124 25 26 27 28
136
13829
158
138
135
140
138
157
14124 25 27
19224 25 26 27
164
171
188
167
169
17724 25 26 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

1.5822
1.78
1.32
1.64
1.63
1.33
1.48
1.44
1.48
1.70
1.50
1.48
1.54
1.53
1.74
1.57
2.14
1.83
1.92
2.11
1.88
1.90
1.99
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Sweden, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

15422
172
126
151
149
116
135
134
130
144
135
130
133
133
150
134
154
162
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

3.0922
3.48
2.57
3.11
3.09
2.43
2.85
2.85
2.79
3.12
2.95
2.87
2.95
2.97
3.36
3.01
3.48
3.67
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Sweden, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

322
4
3
8
8
11
6
2
8
14
3
5
7
5
7
7
10
9
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

0.0622
0.08
0.06
0.16
0.17
0.23
0.13
0.04
0.17
0.30
0.06
0.11
0.15
0.11
0.15
0.15
0.22
0.20
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Homicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual homicides by any means total 

10830
113
106
112
87
87
68
81
91
93
82
111
88
79
107
85
101
87
96
9931 32
93
91
97
83 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.0830
1.14
1.08
1.15
0.90
0.90
0.71
0.86
0.97
0.99
0.88
1.21
1.0
0.9
1.2
1.0
1.1
1.0
1.1
1.131
1.1
1.0
1.1
0.9
1.3033
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Sweden, annual male homicides by any means total 

7534
86
77
83
62
61
47
56
64
54
54
79
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.5034
1.74
1.57
1.70
1.28
1.27
0.98
1.19
1.37
1.18
1.18
1.74
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Sweden, annual female homicides by any means total 

3334
27
29
29
25
26
21
25
27
38
28
32
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.6634
0.55
0.59
0.59
0.52
0.54
0.45
0.53
0.57
0.82
0.60
0.69
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Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual firearm homicides total 

3930
28
32
26
22
15
17
20
2224
14
21
13
11
1524 31
18
16
19
2224
30
25
1424 31
11
2935 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.4030
0.2622
0.32
0.26
0.23
0.17
0.20
0.19
0.24
0.15
0.23
0.14
0.12
0.1724 31
0.2
0.18
0.21
0.2524
0.34
0.28
0.1624 31
0.12
0.3335
0.1836
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Sweden, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

27%37
17%38 39
33.9%31
48.2%
58.6%
39.3%
19.8%
28.9%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Sweden, annual male firearm homicides total 

2422
3130
25
13
14
16
14
14
12
18
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.4922
0.59
0.50
0.30
0.27
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.26
0.39
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Sweden, annual female firearm homicides total 

222
2
222
2
3
1
4
7
1
3
3
2
2
2
3
5
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0422
0.04
0.10
0.10
0.06
0.02
0.08
0.17
0.04
0.06
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Handgun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual handgun homicides total 

1824
15
11
1
1
3
1
3
5
3
2
2
3
3 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1924
0.16
0.12
0.01
0.01
0.03
0.01
0.03
0.06
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.03
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Long Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual long gun homicides total 

124
5
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
5
3
10
8
3 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0124
0.05
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.02
0.01
0.02
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.06
0.03
0.11
0.09
0.03
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Gun Homicides (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual gun homicides (other) total 

624
2
2
16
17
21
12
17
10
10
10
11
11
12
17
17
14
11 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0624
0.02
0.02
0.17
0.18
0.23
0.13
0.19
0.11
0.11
0.11
0.12
0.12
0.13
0.19
0.19
0.16
0.12
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Suicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual suicides by any means total 

1,37222
1,323
1,229
1,300
1,272
1,325
1,273
1,223
1,251
1,372
1,290
1,233
1,317
1,338
1,292
1,228
1,335
1,266
1,25340 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

022
13.66
13.28
12.44
13.26
13.08
13.73
13.30
12.87
13.26
14.67
13.91
13.40
14.42
14.73
14.28
13.63
14.92
14.19
14.1240
15.7541
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Sweden, annual male suicides by any means total 

98822
974
877
966
906
955
937
899
946
1,014
974
907
935
953
968
893
967
935
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

19.6922
19.57
17.76
19.73
18.66
19.83
19.62
18.97
20.13
21.78
21.12
19.84
20.62
21.15
21.58
20
21.84
21.19
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Sweden, annual female suicides by any means total 

38422
349
352
334
366
370
336
324
305
358
316
326
382
385
324
335
368
331
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

7.6522
7
7.12
6.81
7.52
7.66
7
6.80
6.44
7.62
6.78
7.04
8.30
8.41
7.10
7.37
8.14
7.34
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Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual firearm suicides total 

10422
134
95
121
12425
98
12225 28
11325
113
132
120
107
121
119
138
120
169
139
136
154
133
148
163 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

22
1.04
1.36
0.97
1.24
1.29
1.02
1.28
1.20
1.21
1.42
1.30
1.17
1.33
1.32
1.53
1.34
1.89
1.55
1.52
1.74
1.5
1.67
1.84
2.0942
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Sweden, annual male firearm suicides total 

10222
133
94
118
121
94
120
112
110
127
119
106
118
118
135
118
134
133
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

2.0322
2.67
1.90
2.41
2.49
1.95
2.51
2.36
2.34
2.73
2.58
2.32
2.60
2.62
3.01
2.64
3.03
3.01
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Sweden, annual female firearm suicides total 

222
1
1
3
3
4
2
1
3
5
1
1
3
1
3
2
5
3
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0422
0.02
0.02
0.06
0.06
0.08
0.04
0.02
0.06
0.11
0.02
0.02
0.07
0.02
0.07
0.04
0.11
0.07
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Handgun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual handgun suicides total 

2725
21
25
11
15
16
21
15
14
18
19
25
17
16
11
15
18
16 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.2825
0.22
0.26
0.12
0.16
0.17
0.23
0.16
0.15
0.20
0.21
0.28
0.19
0.18
0.12
0.17
0.20
0.18
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Long Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, the number of long gun suicides is 

9425
72
93
75
63
77
64
58
68
61
77
54
93
87
83
114
86
101 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.9725
0.75
0.98
0.79
0.67
0.83
0.69
0.63
0.75
0.68
0.86
0.60
1.04
0.98
0.94
1.29
0.97
1.14
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Gun Suicides (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual gun suicides (other) total 

325
5
4
27
35
39
35
34
39
40
42
41
59
36
42
25
29
31 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0325
0.05
0.04
0.29
0.37
0.42
0.38
0.37
0.43
0.44
0.47
0.46
0.66
0.40
0.47
0.28
0.33
0.35
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Unintentional Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

322
2
122
222
226
0
126 28
226
6
1
6
5
5
1
1
2
8
1
3
2
3 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0322
0.02
0.01
0.02
0.02

0.01
0.02
0.06

0.01
0.07
0.05
0.06
0.01

0.01
0.02
0.09
0.01
0.03
0.02
0.03
0.0343
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Sweden, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

322
1
1
0
2
0
1
2
5
1
5
5
5
1
2
8
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0622
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.02
0.04
0.11
0.02
0.11
0.11
0.11
0.02
0.05
0.18
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Sweden, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

122
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
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Rate of Unintentional Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of unintentional female shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0222
0.04
0.02
0.02
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Unintentional Handgun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

226
1
1
2
1 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

0.0226
0.01
0.01
0.02
0.01
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Unintentional Long Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

226
1
2
3
1
3
2
2
1
3
1
3
1 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

0.0226
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.01
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.01
0.03
0.01
0.03
0.01
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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

126
3
3
2
1
1
3 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0126
0.03
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.03
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

522
2
4
3
327
5
2
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
3
6
4
3
3
6
5 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

022
0.05
0.02
0.04
0.03
0.03
0.05
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.03
0.03
0.01
0
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.07
0.04
0.03
0.03
0.07
0.06
0.0644
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Sweden, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

422
2
422
222
3
3
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
2
3
2
3
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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0822
0.04
0.08
0.04
0.06
0.06
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.07
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.07
0.05
0.07
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Sweden, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

122
1
0
2
1
0
0
1
1
2
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Rate of Female Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of unknown-cause female shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0222
0.02
0.04
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.04
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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

427
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1 
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0427
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.02
0.01
0.02
0.01
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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

127
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1 
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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0127
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

127
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
2
1
3
3 
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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0127
0.01
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.02
0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.03
0.03
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Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Sweden, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

322
2
4
2
1
1
1 
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0322
0.02
0.04
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.01
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Male Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn Sweden, annual male legal-intervention gun homicides total 

322
2
4
2
1
1
1
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Rate of Male Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of male legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0622
0.04
0.08
0.04
0.02
0.02
0.02

ProductionGun IndustryCompare
Regulation of Firearm MakersIn Sweden, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence4546
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Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Sweden was ranked 'small'47
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Home-made GunsIn Sweden, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be low48

TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingCompare
Firearm ExportsIn Sweden, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57
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Firearm Exports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms exported from Sweden is reported by manufacturers to be 

2018: 058
2017: 058
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Sweden is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 118,000,00059
2015: 72,534,30360
2014: 84,483,852
2013: 74,995,010
2012: 63,233,97260 61 62
2011: 33,506,18363
2010: 132,000,00064
2001: 23,000,00061
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Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Sweden was categorized as 'major'65 66 67
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Firearm ImportsIn Sweden, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law49 50 51 68 53 54 55 56
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Firearm Imports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to Sweden is reported to be 

2018: 058
2017: 058
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsChartThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Sweden is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 51,000,00069
2015: 82,416,96960
2014: 68,056,230
2013: 62,186,413
2012: 56,650,85560 70 71
2011: 25,903,70263 72
2010: 35,000,00073
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Sweden is low74
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Sweden, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law75 51 52 76 77
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Sweden include49 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use
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Transparency of Small Arms TransfersChartIn its annual Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer, the Small Arms Survey compares public reporting among major arms exporting nations on a scale from strong to weak (25 to zero). In recent years, Sweden scored 

2019: 15.5078
2018: 17.2579
2017: 16.7580
2016: 16.0081
2014: 15.0082
2013: 15.5083
2012: 15.2584
2011: 15.0085
2010: 16.5086
2009: 16.0087
2008: 14.5088
2007: 16.0089
2006: 14.7590
2005: 15.2591
2004: 11.7592 

MeasuresGun RegulationCompare
Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Sweden is categorised as restrictive93
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Sweden includes the Weapons Act (Vapenlagen 1996:67 ),94 the Weapons Ordinance (Vapenförordningen 1996:70 ), the National Police Board directives,94 the Military Equipment Act (Lag om Krigsmateriel) 1992,51 45 the Council Directive of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons,95 96 the European Union Firearms Regulation of 2012 and the Common Position on the Control of Arms Brokering of 200397
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Sweden are regulated by the National Police16 and the European Commission96
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Sweden, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law98 99
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Sweden, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, firearms disguised as other objects, and armour-piercing, incendiary and expanding ammunition100 101
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Sweden, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited100 101 37
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Sweden, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted only with special authorisation102 103 101
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Sweden, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted under licence, in some cases, but not for the protection of person or property94 100 102 103 101 37
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Law Regulates Long GunsIn Sweden,  civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law94 102 103 101 37
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Sweden, only licensed gun owners94 104 100 102 37 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Sweden are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, target shooting, collection and self-defence (but in practice, no such licences are ever granted)94 105
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Sweden is 18 years105
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Sweden must pass a background check which considers criminal and mental health105 37 records
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Domestic Violence and FirearmsWhere a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Sweden stipulates in practice8 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked
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Firearm Safety TrainingIn Sweden, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required94 for a firearm licence
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Licensing RecordsIn Sweden, authorities maintain a record8 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Limit on Number of GunsLicensed firearm owners in Sweden are permitted to possess only one firearm per licence94
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Sweden are permitted to possess only ammunition suitable for the intended firearm106
Firearm Registration
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Sweden, the law requires107 108 109 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register
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Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn Sweden, licensed firearm dealers are required109 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority
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Gun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Sweden, licensed gun makers are required45 107 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Sweden, State agencies are required107 108 110 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control
Gun Sales and Transfers
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Sweden, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful68 111 103
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Number of Licensed Gun DealersThe number of licensed firearm dealers in Sweden is reported to be 

2010: 400112
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Sweden include94 16 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Sweden include110 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Sweden include8 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
Carrying Guns
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Law Regulates Firearms in PublicIn Sweden, carrying a gun in a public place is regulated by law37
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Carrying Guns Openly in PublicIn Sweden, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed without a permit only in exceptional circumstances8
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Sweden, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm113 is four years in prison68 114

MeasuresInternational Controls
Regional Agreements
European UnionAs a member of the European Union, Sweden is bound by the provisions of the ‘EU Firearms Directive’ – the 2007 Legislative Resolution on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons of the European Parliament115 116
European Union Export ReportingUnder the European Union Common Position on Arms Exports, Sweden is bound to declare its transfers of military technology and equipment. Independent monitoring provides detailed comparisons of arms export reporting compliance across EU member states, and records that Sweden has submitted one or more national reports117 on its arms transfers
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Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and DevelopmentThe Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was signed in 2006118 by Sweden.
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Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified119 by Sweden
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United Nations Firearms ProtocolThe United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been signed and ratified120 by Sweden
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Sweden committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects121
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UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreIn its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Sweden against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 50122 123 124 125 among 159 Member States
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UNPoA National ReportingUnder the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Sweden has submitted one or more national reports126 127 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn Sweden, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated128 127
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Sweden, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has not been designated128 127
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Sweden submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent127
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated127 by Sweden to other UN Member States
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United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Sweden has declared129 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Sweden has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1946130
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists131 Sweden as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileLink
About SDG 16The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part.

SDG 16,132 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2).

In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing.
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn Sweden, annual homicides by any means total 

10830
113
106
112
87
87
68
81
91
93
82
111
88
79
107
85
101
87
96
9931 32
93
91
97
83 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.0830
1.14
1.08
1.15
0.90
0.90
0.71
0.86
0.97
0.99
0.88
1.21
1.0
0.9
1.2
1.0
1.1
1.0
1.1
1.131
1.1
1.0
1.1
0.9
1.3033
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Sweden, annual male homicides by any means total 

7534
86
77
83
62
61
47
56
64
54
54
79
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.5034
1.74
1.57
1.70
1.28
1.27
0.98
1.19
1.37
1.18
1.18
1.74
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Sweden, annual female homicides by any means total 

3334
27
29
29
25
26
21
25
27
38
28
32
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.6634
0.55
0.59
0.59
0.52
0.54
0.45
0.53
0.57
0.82
0.60
0.69
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Sweden, annual firearm homicides total 

3930
28
32
26
22
15
17
20
2224
14
21
13
11
1524 31
18
16
19
2224
30
25
1424 31
11
2935 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.4030
0.2622
0.32
0.26
0.23
0.17
0.20
0.19
0.24
0.15
0.23
0.14
0.12
0.1724 31
0.2
0.18
0.21
0.2524
0.34
0.28
0.1624 31
0.12
0.3335
0.1836
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Sweden, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

27%37
17%38 39
33.9%31
48.2%
58.6%
39.3%
19.8%
28.9%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Sweden, annual male firearm homicides total 

2422
3130
25
13
14
16
14
14
12
18
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.4922
0.59
0.50
0.30
0.27
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.26
0.39
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Sweden, annual female firearm homicides total 

222
2
222
2
3
1
4
7
1
3
3
2
2
2
3
5
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Sweden, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0422
0.04
0.10
0.10
0.06
0.02
0.08
0.17
0.04
0.06
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Conflict DeathsFor a profile of conflict in Sweden, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University
Disarmament
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Surrendered in Gun AmnestyChartIn Sweden, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered in recent arms amnesty and collection programmes is reported to be 

15,132133 134
13,000134
17,000
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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn Sweden, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

3,187135
3,556
3,187136
3,556
7,224137
115138
66139
60
46
46
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Small Arms DestroyedIn Sweden, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

155140
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Sweden, it is state policy110 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market
Marking and Tracing
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Firearm MarkingIn Sweden, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required (in practice rather than law)45 108 141 142 143 144
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Firearm TracingIn Sweden, state authorities carry out145 142 143 109 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Global Peace IndexTo see where Sweden ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Sweden on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page

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54.: European Council.1991.‘Article 12.’ Council Directive of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons (91/477/EEC) [current to 2008 amendments].Brussels:Council of the European Communities,18 June. (Q2415)Full Citation
55.: European Council.1991.‘Article 13.’ Council Directive of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons (91/477/EEC) [current to 2008 amendments].Brussels:Council of the European Communities,18 June. (Q2416)Full Citation
56.: European Council.1991.‘Article 14.’ Council Directive of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons (91/477/EEC) [current to 2008 amendments].Brussels:Council of the European Communities,18 June. (Q2417)Full Citation
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

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Firearm Exports (Number)

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Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

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Small Arms Exports - World Ranking

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Firearm Imports (Number)

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Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

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Regulation of Handguns

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Law Regulates Long Guns