Sweden Democrats
Sweden
Basis for the estimate: Platform: immigration restriction, law and order, NATO membership.
Political placement
| Map dimension | Score (0–100) | Position | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Collective / planned ↔ Market | 56 | near the center | |
| Social Progressive ↔ Traditional | 65 | near the center | |
| Authority Libertarian ↔ Authoritarian | 41 | near the center | |
| National identity Cosmopolitan ↔ Nationalist | 91 | strongly toward nationalist | |
| Foreign policy Non-intervention ↔ Intervention | 60 | near the center |
All nine underlying dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Economic ownership Collective ownership ↔ Private ownership | 63 | near the center |
| Civil liberties Civil liberty ↔ State restrictions | 52 | near the center |
| National identity Cosmopolitan ↔ Nationalist | 91 | strongly toward nationalist |
| Social and cultural values Progressive ↔ Traditionalist | 71 | toward traditionalist |
| Political governance Democratic ↔ Autocratic | 30 | toward democratic |
| Equality and hierarchy Egalitarian ↔ Hierarchical | 58 | near the center |
| Economic management Free market ↔ State planning | 54 | near the center |
| Military intervention Non-intervention ↔ Intervention | 60 | near the center |
| Religion and government Secular state ↔ Religious authority | 51 | near the center |
Party scores are estimated from platforms and records; individual members can differ. How scores are made.
Key positions (estimated)
| Statement | Position | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Opposition parties should be free to compete in elections. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
| A national religious authority should have the power to veto legislation. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| The means of production should ultimately be owned collectively. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Central economic planning is preferable to decentralized market decisions. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| National borders should become less important over time. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| People should be free to criticize the government without fear of legal punishment. | Agrees | estimated |
| Non-intervention should be the default even when allies request military assistance. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Medical gender transition should not be available to minors. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
| Class distinctions should gradually disappear. | Strongly disagrees | estimated |
| Military intervention abroad can be justified to stop mass atrocities. | Strongly agrees | estimated |
Closest ideologies
Right-Wing Populism88% similar positionConservative Populism88% similar positionCultural Nationalism87% similar positionOne-Nation Conservatism87% similar positionModerate Conservatism87% similar position
Most similar parties
Liberal Democratic Party94% similarThe Republicans92% similarBrothers of Italy91% similarParty for Freedom (PVV)90% similarPeople's Party89% similar
Sources
- Wikipedia: Sweden Democrats (Wikipedia search)
- Chapel Hill Expert Survey (expert ratings of party positions)
- Manifesto Project (coded election platforms)
Last reviewed October 11, 2026.