Antisemitic Attitudes Increasing in Sweden, New Report Finds

Antisemitic attitudes are on the rise in Sweden, with a new report from the Living History Forum revealing a worrying trend of increased negative perceptions and beliefs concerning Jewish people. The findings are based on comparative surveys conducted in 2020 and 2025, which show a notable increase in the number of Swedes who agree with antisemitic statements.

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It is worrying.

One striking statistic from the report indicates a decline in acceptance of a Jewish prime minister, with only 41 percent fully or partially agreeing with the statement, a nine percentage point drop since 2020. Report author Henrik Bachner described the trend as "worrying," noting that antisemitism is present across all segments of the population but is more pronounced in certain groups, including older demographics and individuals with specific religious or political affiliations.

The report does not pinpoint a single cause for this attitudinal shift but suggests a combination of factors. Bachner highlighted the rise in antisemitism observed after the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza. Additionally, the study points to the significant role social media plays in disseminating and amplifying antisemitic sentiments.

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But we also point to the importance of social media in spreading and reinforcing antisemitism.

The Living History Forum's research also explored Swedes' views on right-wing extremist conspiracy theories. The 2025 survey found that 10 percent of respondents agreed fully or partially with the statement that a "great replacement" is occurring in Sweden. Bachner expressed interest in tracking how this connection evolves over time.

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It would be interesting to follow how that connection looks over time.