Bosniaks in Sweden

Bosniaks in Sweden (Swedish: Bosniaker i Sverige) ancestry can be traced to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sanjak region. The vast majority of Bosniaks immigrated to Sweden during and after the Bosnian War which lasted from 1992–1995. The largest Bosniak population can be found in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and other bigger cities in Sweden. [2][3][4]

Bosniaks in Sweden
Bošnjaci u Švedskoj (Bosnian)
Bosniaker i Sverige (Swedish)
SwedenBosnia and Herzegovina
Total population
90,498[1]
Languages
Swedish · Bosnian
Religion
Sunni Muslim · Irreligious
Related ethnic groups
Other South Slavs in Sweden
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According to Statistics Sweden, there were approximately 94,000 people of Bosnian descent living in Sweden in 2020.[5]

History

The history of Bosnian Muslims in Sweden dates back to the 1960s when the Swedish government began recruiting foreign workers to help address the country's labor shortage. Many Bosnians, including Muslims, immigrated to Sweden in search of better economic opportunities. The majority of Bosnian Muslims settled in the urban areas of Sweden, particularly in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö.

In the early years of Bosnian Muslim immigration to Sweden, they faced significant challenges in adapting to Swedish society. Most Bosnian Muslims settled in urban areas, primarily in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö, where they formed close-knit communities to support each other.

During the 1990s, the Bosnian War led to a significant influx of Bosnian refugees into Sweden, including many Bosnian Muslims. The Swedish government granted asylum to many of these refugees, and they became a significant part of the Bosnian Muslim community in Sweden.

Today, the Bosnian Muslim community in Sweden is estimated to be around 80,000 people, making it one of the largest Bosnian communities in Europe. The community has established several organizations and cultural centers, including the Islamic Association in Sweden, which serves as a hub for religious and cultural activities.

The Bosnian Muslim community in Sweden has also played an essential role in promoting cultural diversity and understanding in the country. They have participated in interfaith and multicultural events, such as the Stockholm Interfaith Dialogue, to promote dialogue and understanding among different communities in Sweden.

In recent years, the Bosnian Muslim community in Sweden has faced some challenges, including rising Islamophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment in Swedish society. However, the community continues to strive for acceptance and understanding and has made significant contributions to Swedish society in various fields, including business, science, and the arts.

Notable people
Zlatan Ibrahimović
Aida Hadžialić

See also

Bosniaks

References
  1. "Utrikes födda samt födda i Sverige med en eller två utrikes födda föräldrar efter födelseland/ursprungsland, 31 december 2019, totalt". scb.se (in Swedish).
  2. "Veliki broj Bošnjaka na izbornim listama u Švedskoj". stav.ba. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  3. "Upoznajmo bošnjačku zajednicu u Švedskoj". akos.ba. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
  4. "Bosniak in Sweden". joshuaproject.net. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  5. "Statistics Sweden: Census of 2020 (in Swedish)".
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