Despite increased inflation in Sweden, the queues for means-tested support at the municipalities are not increasing. "It has gradually gone down, which is surprising considering the situation for household finances," says Tapio Salonen, professor of social work at Malmö University.
In March 2023, a total of 94,348 households in Sweden received financial assistance, compared to 104,900 in March last year, a decrease of about 10 percent. The explanations for why it is decreasing can be several, for example that people who came to Sweden during the 10th century no longer need financial support.