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Here you find current statistics and statistics from previous years about residence permits for family members. The monthly statistics are updated on the 15th of each month. If the 15th falls on a public holiday, the statistics are published on the next working day.

Statistics files are getting a new look

Work is currently underway to renew the statistics files on the website. The aim is to make the statistics more consistent, and clearer. Each file will be updated with a description of its contents.

Monthly statistics

The monthly statistics show first-time applications, decisions and granted in first instance (the Swedish Migration Agency).

Monthly statistics family reunification

Monthly statistics family reunification

Total 2026

May 2026

Received applications

8697

1465

Decisions

11420

1943

Granted

6148

1064

Pending cases*

..

16060

Statistics from previous years

More statistics about family reunification are available in Swedish.

The Swedish Migration Agency is responsible for considering applications from people who want to live in Sweden, seek protection or become Swedish citizens. Our work is based on Swedish laws and international conventions, with a focus on legal certainty and effective reception and return.