Sweden's combination of a strong welfare state, competitive innovation economy, and progressive social policies placed it sixth in 2025 quality of life rankings. Stockholm's status as one of Europe's leading tech startup hubs, home to Spotify, Klarna, and King, delivered strong economic dynamism alongside social security. Sweden's parental leave system, offering 480 days shared between parents, remains one of the world's most generous, contributing to consistently high child wellbeing scores.
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