Brazilian in Sweden


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

In the early days of Portuguese colonization of Brazil, only men went to this South American colony. A high percentage of Portuguese men married either indigenous or African women. The result was that most of Brazil’s elite were not “pure” white.

The Brazilian diaspora can be any mix of ethnicity, but their heart language is Portuguese. They are usually from Brazil’s urban centers.

There is a small Brazilian community in Sweden, usually living in Stockholm.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Brazilians, accustomed to a tropical climate, may find harsh Swedish winters challenging, but they can appreciate Sweden’s excellent infrastructure and medical care. The Brazilian community in Sweden stays in touch with one another through cultural events such as parties and Brazilian food events. They give one another emotional support in this foreign environment.

Brazilians with marketable skills in technology, engineering, health, and research can find jobs in Sweden, but they must be fluent in Swedish or English. Some Brazilian college students have managed to get scholarships in Sweden, but they seldom stay in the country after graduating.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Brazilians, no matter where they live, are usually Roman Catholic, with a significant minority of Evangelicals. Brazilians have sent out Christian workers to other parts of the world. The Brazilian diaspora can take Christ to the country where they reside.


What Are Their Needs?

Brazilians need to take up their role as Christ’s ambassadors. There are workers among them, but they often lose support after a year or two. Brazilian churches need the perseverance to stay with their role as senders.


Prayer Items

Pray for Brazilians in Sweden to understand and embrace their role in God’s Kingdom.
Pray that Brazilians will put all their faith in Jesus Christ rather than anything or anyone less.
Pray for Brazilians to disciple people who will disciple still others.


Scripture Prayers for the Brazilian, general in Sweden.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_diaspora
https://compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/soc4.13201
https://europatv.com.br/en/sweden-articles/Brazilians-in-Sweden-living-in-one-of-the-most-developed-countries-in-the-world/


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Brazilian, general
People Name in Country Brazilian, general
Natural Name Brazilian
Alternate Names
Population this Country 3,500
Population all Countries 226,000
Total Countries 6
Indigenous No
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 19223
ROP3 Code 115779
Country Sweden
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Sweden
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Estimated Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity
91.00 %
Ethnic Religions
5.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
4.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Portuguese (3,500 speakers)
Language Code por   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Brazilian Portuguese
Dialect Code 47   Global Recordings Listing
Written / Published Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Portuguese (3,500 speakers)
Language Code por   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Brazilian Portuguese
Dialect Code 47   Global Recordings Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Portuguese

Primary Language:  Portuguese

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1505-2004)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1681-2004)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1751-2025)
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