International medical graduates leave Sweden in high numbers

Among those who completed a master’s degree in medicine, the share who had left the country three years later was even higher, close to 65 percent.

The figures were produced as part of a government assignment to SCB aimed at attracting and retaining international talent. The premise was that individuals with doctoral degrees, with their specialized expertise, are important for Sweden’s competitiveness, and that it is desirable for many to choose to remain in Sweden after their studies.