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This dossier presents statistics on the population of Sweden. It includes the key figures on population demographics, migration, births and deaths, marriages and divorces, as well as key figures on the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Sweden. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Nordic countries, please visit our dedicated Statistics & Facts page.
The Sami have long been in contact with the nation states that were established on the land they called home. Through these encounters, the Sami have been forced to change their way of life. It’s a history filled with abuses, violations and racism.
In November 2021, the Swedish government announced that it was setting up a truth commission that will review the history of Sweden’s policies toward the Sami and the effect these policies have had on the Sami people. The assignment runs until 1 December 2025.
Back in 2019, the Sami Parliament had submitted its formal request to the government for a truth and reconciliation commission to be established. The year after, the Sami were awarded 1.2 million crowns (EUR 144,000) from the Swedish state to lay the groundwork for the truth commission.
In 2021, the Church of Sweden made an official apology to the Sami people for historical abuses. The apology was delivered by Antje Jackelén – Sweden's then archbishop – at the General Synod’s special service of worship on 24 November in Uppsala Cathedral.
On 23 October 2022, Jackelén delivered another official apology, at the Ságastallamat 2 conference in Luleå Cathedral.
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