Sweden is deeply rooted in the matters kept closest at heart such as family, religion and traditional holiday celebrations to unite the people. Sweden has one major language, Swedish. Some minorities speak Finnish, Lappish, Norwegian, Arabic and Danish. Most Swedes can also speak English. However, Swedish still remains the official language. As in many countries there are different dialects. The southern Swedish dialect is related to Danish and can be hard even for other Swedes to understand.
Most Swedes remain in Sweden, but there are some who have migrated elsewhere for work. Germany is one of these countries. Many of the Swedes live either in Berlin or Hamburg.
Many Swedish adults in Germany are employed in industrial occupations and office work in the public sector. People in rural areas of Sweden still farm as a major means of employment. The majority of Swedes, nearly one-quarter, are employed in the service industry.
Reserved to strangers, Swedes tend to be a challenge for evangelism at times. Depression is a problem for many. The younger generations are more and more influenced by western globalized culture.
The main religion is Lutheran, and most children are baptized as infants. However, most are atheist or agnostic, especially those in Germany. Materialistic worldview predominates. There are Swedish disciples, but much fewer of them in Germany than in other countries.
Pray they will move beyond a mindset of self-sufficiency and put their trust in God.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to do a miracle in Sweden by drawing thousands to Christ.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out Swedish Christian believers to take Christ to Swe
Curtis Musserhttps://www.german-way.com/life-and-customs-germany-versus-sweden/
Scripture Prayers for the Swedish in Germany.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Swedish |
People Name in Country | Swedish |
Alternate Names | Swede |
Population this Country | 24,000 |
Population all Countries | 9,425,000 |
Total Countries | 20 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15148 |
ROP3 Code | 109650 |
Country | Germany | ||
Region | Europe, Western | ||
Continent | Europe | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Germany |
Region | Europe, Western |
Continent | Europe |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.40 %) |
52.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
48.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Swedish (24,000 speakers) |
Language Code | swe Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Swedish (24,000 speakers) |
Language Code | swe Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Swedish |
Primary Language: Swedish
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1523-1991) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1526-1996) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1541-2023) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |