It is also a member of the United Nations, the Nordic Council, Council of Europe, the World Trade Organization and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Sweden maintains a Nordic social welfare system that provides universal health care and tertiary education for its citizens.
It has the world's eighth-highest per capita income and ranks highly in numerous metrics of national performance, including quality of life, health, education, protection of civil liberties, economic competitiveness, equality, prosperity and human development.
Swedish multinational clothing retailer; it is the second largest firm of its type and operates in 62 countries.
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country.