From 2010 to 2022, Swedes' interest in politics varied according to their age group. In detail, respondents between 16 and 29 years showed the least interest in politics, while respondents in the oldest age group were the most interested. During the time under consideration, the political interest was higher among all age groups in 2022 than in 2010.
Share of people that are very/rather interested in politics in Sweden from 2010 to 2022, by age group
The original question was phrased by the source as follows: "Hur intresserad är du i allmänhet av politik?"
The percentage refers to the combined share of respondents stating to be "very interested (1)" and "rather interested (2)". The share answering to be "not very interested (3)" and "not interested at all (4)" is not included in this statistic.
*Refers to the most recent survey. The number of respondents in each year was as follows:
2021: 11,201
2020: 10,670
2019: 9,899
2018: 10,637
2017: 10,699
2016: 9,639
2015: 8,132
2014: 6,807
2013: 6,447
2012: 6,185
2011: 4,606
2010: 4,929
2009: 4,867
2008: 3,197
2007: 3,359.
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SOM-institutet. (July 5, 2023). Share of people that are very/rather interested in politics in Sweden from 2010 to 2022, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/901090/share-of-people-interested-in-politics-in-sweden-by-age-group/
SOM-institutet. "Share of people that are very/rather interested in politics in Sweden from 2010 to 2022, by age group." Chart. July 5, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/901090/share-of-people-interested-in-politics-in-sweden-by-age-group/
SOM-institutet. (2023). Share of people that are very/rather interested in politics in Sweden from 2010 to 2022, by age group. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/901090/share-of-people-interested-in-politics-in-sweden-by-age-group/
SOM-institutet. "Share of People That Are Very/Rather Interested in Politics in Sweden from 2010 to 2022, by Age Group." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Jul 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/901090/share-of-people-interested-in-politics-in-sweden-by-age-group/
SOM-institutet, Share of people that are very/rather interested in politics in Sweden from 2010 to 2022, by age group Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/901090/share-of-people-interested-in-politics-in-sweden-by-age-group/ (last visited December 30, 2024)
Share of people that are very/rather interested in politics in Sweden from 2010 to 2022, by age group [Graph], SOM-institutet, July 5, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/901090/share-of-people-interested-in-politics-in-sweden-by-age-group/
