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August 19, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Anatomy of a Swedish population-scale network

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The study reveals broadly similar degree distributions and small-world characteristics in Sweden compared to the Netherlands.
Around 8.3 million individuals aged 15 and older were covered in the social network analysis across six layers, each representing different social connections.
Constructed from administrative data from 2000 to 2017, the network models the social opportunity structure across families, schools, and workplaces.
Findings highlight discrepancies in connectivity patterns, likely influenced by varying population densities across regions.],
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This research focuses on the social network of Sweden, using data about people from 2000 to 2017. It shows how different social connections, like families and schools, are structured. By comparing this network to a similar one in the Netherlands, it finds both similarities and differences in how these networks connect. Understanding these patterns can help improve social connections in communities. 📊

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Analysis of a multilayer social network covering 8.3 million individuals in Sweden, indicating patterns of connectivity.

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