Legal Ages in Sweden

The age you become an adult in Sweden, and the legal ages for voting, driving, drinking alcohol and marriage, with the exceptions that matter.

Age of majority 18 Voting age 18 Driving age 18 Drinking age 18 / 20 Marriage age 18

Age of majority in Sweden

You are an adult at 18.

Voting age in Sweden

You can vote at 18.

Driving age in Sweden

You can practise from 16 with a supervisor and get a car licence at 18.

Drinking age in Sweden

18 / 20

You can be served alcohol in bars and restaurants at 18, but must be 20 to buy it at Systembolaget, the state shop. Shops can sell beer up to 3.5% to 18-year-olds.

Marriage age in Sweden

The minimum age is 18 with no exceptions since 2014.

Checked 22 October 2026 against national laws and government sites. Laws change and this is a summary, not legal advice; check with the authority that applies to you.

Age calculator

Your exact age today, and the date you turn 16, 18 or 21.

Emergency numbers in Sweden

Police, ambulance and fire numbers, plus helplines.

Swedish public holidays 2026

Every holiday with its date and long weekends.