Child benefit in Sweden (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Child benefit is SEK 1,250 per month per child under 16 (older if still in compulsory school). Parent and child must be insured in Sweden. Försäkringskassan pays it automatically.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Amount of child benefitChild benefit | Child benefit (barnbidrag) is SEK 1,250 per month for each child, shared between the guardians. A multiple-child supplement is SEK 150 for two children and higher for more children. [1] |
| Age limit for the childChild benefit | For a child under 16. A child older than 16 who still attends compulsory school or special school also counts. After that the child may get a study allowance or extended child benefit. [1] |
| Residence conditionChild benefit | The parent must be a guardian, the child must live in Sweden, the EU, the EEA, Switzerland or the United Kingdom, and both parent and child must be insured in Sweden. Most people who live or work in Sweden are insured here. [1] |
| Income testChild benefit | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Where to claimChild benefit | Försäkringskassan (the Swedish Social Insurance Agency). Parents who live and have children in Sweden get child benefit automatically each month; someone who has moved to Sweden must report it to Försäkringskassan. [1] |
Notes
- The page does not state whether child benefit depends on income; it says only that it is not taxed. Not confirmed.
Sources
- Försäkringskassan: Barnbidrag och flerbarnstillägg – så funkar det (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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