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Half of Swedes Support Introducing a Billionaire Tax, Survey Finds

June 11, 2026 2:14pm

A new survey shows that half of Swedes favor implementing a billionaire tax, especially among women and opposition supporters, indicating strong public backing for wealth redistribution policies.

Key details

• 50% of Swedes support a billionaire tax targeting those with net worth above 1 billion kronor.
• 53% of respondents view the billionaire tax proposal positively.
• Support is stronger among women and opposition party members.
• The tax would affect about 500 billionaires in Sweden, according to Oxfam.

A recent survey conducted by Verian on behalf of Oxfam Sverige reveals that 50% of the Swedish population supports the introduction of a special tax targeting billionaires—those with a net worth exceeding 1 billion kronor. The study, which included 1,056 respondents, found that 53% viewed the proposal positively as either “very good” or “fairly good.” Support for the billionaire tax is particularly strong among women and members of opposition parties.

According to Oxfam, the proposed tax would potentially affect around 500 individuals in Sweden. This public sentiment highlights a significant portion of the population favoring policy measures aimed at wealth redistribution.

This development comes amid ongoing discussions about economic inequality and taxation in Sweden, reflecting growing public interest in addressing wealth concentration through fiscal policy. While further details on legislative proposals remain forthcoming, the survey underscores substantial backing for a billionaire tax among Swedish citizens.

This article was translated and synthesized from Swedish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.