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Sweden as a Donor

Sweden as a Donor

UNHCR works to ensure that everyone has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled conflict, violence, or persecution at home. UNHCR is almost entirely funded by voluntary contributions. Sweden is a long-standing generous supporter of UNHCR and our largest donor of unearmarked funds. Sweden’s priority focus is on gender equality, and supporting women and girls affected by crises.
Sustainable solutions for South Sudanese refugees facilitate their local inclusion and empowerment © UNHCR/Blaise Sanyila

Sustainable solutions for South Sudanese refugees facilitate their local inclusion and empowerment © UNHCR/Blaise Sanyila

Swedish contributions to UNHCR

Sweden is one of UNHCR’s most important strategic partners and a generous donor. In 2025, Sweden provided USD 179 million to UNHCR. Sweden is UNHCR’s biggest multi-year donor of unearmarked funding.

Facts about Sweden as a donor:

  • In 2025, Sweden provided support to numerous situations, including Cameroon, DR Congo, South Sudan and Syria.

  • In 2025, Sweden also provided valuable support for the Sudan situation, including for the prevention of gender-based violence.

  • In 2025, Sweden also supported UNHCR’s work in Yemen, Ethiopia and Bangladesh.

  • Sweden’s unearmarked and flexible support allows UNCR to respond rapidly to emergencies, as well as continue protecting forcibly displaced people in protracted and forgotten crises.

For more information on funding to UNHCR, visit our contributions page.

Read more about the impact of Sweden’s contributions