Lebanese people in Sweden


The Lebanese people of Sweden are people from Lebanon or those of Lebanese descent who live in the country of Sweden. The majority of Lebanese people came in Sweden in the period between 1970s and 1980s, either escaping the Lebanese Civil War or for economic reasons. In 2016, there were 148 registered emigrations from Sweden to Lebanon.
The Lebanese people in Sweden have set up their own traditional cultural and political organizations, including the Swedish Lebanese Friendship Association. There is a Lebanese embassy in Stockholm.
Most Lebanese in Sweden belong to various Christian denominations, but there is also a sizable number of Muslims and also some Druze.

Notable people