Embassy of Sweden in Kigali, Rwanda; address Aurore House, Umuganda Boulevard, Kacyiru, Kigali; phone +250252597400. Head of mission: Mr. Dag Sjӧӧgren.
Head of mission: Mr. Dag Sjӧӧgren, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Rwanda, 20 Nov 2024)
Sweden offers a captivating experience for tourists, featuring stunning landscapes and lively cities, supported by a strong tourism infrastructure. While it attracts a modest number of international visitors, its appeal lies in its quality offerings. As such, it may be an interesting destination for a segment of Rwanda's 14 million population.
Sweden is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Rwanda. According to the Global Peace Index, Sweden ranks 39th out of 160 countries, indicating a relatively high level of safety, especially compared to Rwanda, which ranks 90th. In terms of murder rates, Sweden has a significantly lower rate at 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to Rwanda's 3.6. Additionally, Sweden's crime indices from the Global Organized Crime Index show that while it has some organized crime issues (with a score of 5.5 for mafia groups and crime networks), Rwanda scores lower in some areas, such as state crime (5.0) compared to Sweden's 2.5. Overall, while no place is without risk, Sweden is considered safer than Rwanda for tourists, particularly in terms of violent crime and overall safety.