Välfärden
Välfärden is a term used in Swedish to refer to the welfare state—the system of social protection and public services that aims to guarantee citizens a basic standard of living and equal opportunity. It encompasses health care, education, social security, pensions, family policy, and housing support, built on the principle of universality and rights-based access rather than poverty relief alone.
The Swedish welfare model emerged in the early 20th century and expanded after World War II, reaching
Key components include publicly funded health care and dental care for the population, free or heavily subsidized
Financing is based on progressive taxation and social insurance schemes, with a system designed to provide
Välfärden is a core element of the Nordic welfare model and a subject of ongoing political discussion,