Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Sweden is a constitutional monarchy with the King serving as a purely ceremonial head of state, while all governing authority rests with an elected parliament.
21 Counties
The country consists of 21 counties, each with its own regional council responsible for local services.
Unicameral Riksdag
Sweden’s legislature, the Riksdag, is a single chamber responsible for all national lawmaking.
Proportional Representation Elections
Sweden’s legislature, the Riksdag, is a single chamber responsible for all national lawmaking.