The share of people who thought that the country needs a military defense reached nearly 80 percent in 2022, the highest number during the past 10 years. This must be seen in direct relation to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February that year.
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Försvarsmakten. (February 22, 2023). Share of individuals who considered that Sweden needs a military defense from 2012 to 2022 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 02, 2026, from /statistics/689884/survey-on-the-needs-of-a-military-defense-in-sweden/
Försvarsmakten. "Share of individuals who considered that Sweden needs a military defense from 2012 to 2022." Chart. February 22, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 02, 2026. /statistics/689884/survey-on-the-needs-of-a-military-defense-in-sweden/
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