Relgious communities in Sweden
Sweden is a religiously diverse country, which is partly a result of migration and increased internationalisation in recent decades. In 2000, the Church of Sweden was separated from the state. This reform enhanced the parity between religious communities.
How it works
'How it works' describes the area in Sweden. We discuss the rules, strategies and action programmes that govern the area and present the fundamental principles. You will also find the government agencies or other bodies that are responsible.
Through the Swedish Commission for Government Support to Faith Communities (SST), the state provides support to religious communities in conducting long-term religious activities in the form of worship, pastoral care, teaching and social services. State support to religious communities is to be seen as part of efforts to increase parity between various religious communities.
State support to religious communities
This support is intended to help enable religious communities to conduct active long-term religious activities in the form of worship, pastoral care, teaching and social services.
The state provides support to religious communities in the form of government grants and assistance in collecting fees. The Swedish Commission for Government Support to Faith Communities distributes government grants.
The Ordinance on Government Grants to Religious Communities guides how the Government distributes the funds.
Religious communities policy is regulated at national level. This policy area is not a part of formal EU or UN cooperation.
