Official language:
* Sweden: This is where the majority of Swedish speakers live.
* Finland: Swedish is one of the two official languages of Finland, spoken by about 5% of the population, mainly in the coastal regions and the Åland Islands.
Minority language:
* Estonia: A small Swedish-speaking minority exists in Estonia, primarily on the islands of Hiiumaa and Saaremaa.
* Latvia: There is a small Swedish-speaking minority in Latvia, particularly in the coastal region.
* Russia: Some small Swedish-speaking communities exist in Russia, mainly in the Ingermanland region near St. Petersburg.
* United States: There are small Swedish-speaking communities in the United States, particularly in the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest.
* Canada: There are also some Swedish-speaking communities in Canada, particularly in the province of Ontario.
Other areas:
* Historical Swedish settlements: Swedish was historically spoken in other areas, such as parts of Germany (Pommern), and the Baltic states, although its usage has declined significantly in these regions.
It's important to note that the number of Swedish speakers in these countries and regions varies greatly, with the vast majority residing in Sweden itself.