1900 | Sveriges Befolkning

In 1900, Sweden 's population stood at approximately , marking a pivotal transition from a rural society to an industrial nation.

One evening, Erik sat by the hearth as his father read the newspaper. They talked about the "New Sweden." In the south, the city of Malmö was booming with factories, and in the north, the sawmills of Sundsvall were among the largest in the world. While still lived in the countryside, the siren call of the city was growing louder. Sveriges Befolkning 1900

Britta looked at her son, her eyes reflecting the firelight. She knew the era of the self-sufficient farmer was fading. The census takers had recently come by, recording their names in the parish registers for the . Erik was no longer just a son of the soil; he was a statistic in a nation rapidly modernizing. In 1900, Sweden 's population stood at approximately

"There is work in Gothenburg," Erik whispered to his mother. "They are building ships. They need hands." While still lived in the countryside, the siren