Chapter 3 · How Sweden is governed
Hur många regioner finns det i Sverige år 2026?
How many regions does Sweden have in 2026?
Correct answer: 21
Sweden has 21 regions in 2026. Regions have their own elected councils and are primarily responsible for healthcare.
Key words
region · region
Source: Regeringen: Arbetet på regional nivå · Inledning och Regioner; Gotland räknas som både kommun och region
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Why this option does not fit
290
290 is the number of municipalities in 2026, not regions.
349
349 is the number of MPs in 2026, not regions.
311
311 mixes the levels by adding 290 municipalities to 21 regions.