12Axes
Left

Nordic Social Democracy

Scandinavian model combining tripartite collective bargaining among unions, employers and the state, a universalist welfare state funded by high taxes, and an open, export-driven market economy, with strong social consensus and low inequality.

Country: Sweden Key figure: Olof Palme

Profile across the 12 axes

How Nordic Social Democracy positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Unitary
Federal 36%
Unitary 64%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 75%
Autocracy 25%

Power

Balanced
Security 46%
Liberty 54%

Immigration

Balanced
Assimilation 45%
Multiculturalism 55%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 39%
Pacifist 61%

Intervention

Balanced
Non-interventionist 53%
Nationalist 48%

Economy

Leaning - Public
Public 58%
Private 43%

Control

Leaning - Free market
Planning 43%
Free market 58%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism
Protectionism 31%
Globalism 69%

Religion

Strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 74%
Religious 26%

Morality

Strong - Progressive
Progressive 75%
Traditionalist 25%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 58%
Biology 43%
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