13/09/2026
Election Day, 13 September 2026
General elections – for national, regional and local representation – are held every four years. The 349 members of the Swedish parliament are elected by and represent the people. Voter turnout is normally 80–90 per cent.
Sweden is widely ranked as one of the top functioning and most robust liberal democracies globally, frequently scoring near the very top of international democracy indices.
Source: Democracy Index by Country 2026