Fact check: Are 80% of rapists in Sweden foreigners

1. Summary of the results

The claim that 80% of rapists in Sweden are foreigners is not entirely accurate, according to the analyses provided. Most sources agree that around 58% of men convicted in Sweden of rape and attempted rape over the past five years were born abroad ^{[1] [2]}. However, some sources suggest that in cases where the victim did not know the attacker, the proportion of foreign-born offenders was more than 80% ^{[1] [2]}. It is essential to note that the definition of rape in Sweden has changed, with a new law passed in 2018 that criminalizes sex without consent as rape, which may affect the statistics on rape convictions ^{[2] [3]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some key context is missing from the original statement, including:

• The definition of rape in Sweden and how it has changed over time ^{[2] [3]}
• The distinction between cases where the victim knows the attacker and cases where they do not ^{[1] [2]}
• The prevalence of sexual violence among young migrants in Sweden, which may be relevant to the broader context of the claim ^[4]
• The fact that rape conviction rates in Sweden have risen 75% in two years following a major change in the law ^[3]

Alternative viewpoints that should be considered include:

• The idea that the percentage of foreign-born rapists may be higher in cases where the victim does not know the attacker ^{[1] [2]}
• The possibility that the change in the law has affected the statistics on rape convictions ^{[2] [3]}
• The need to consider the broader context of sexual violence in Sweden, including the prevalence of sexual violence among young migrants ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement may be misleading, as it claims that 80% of rapists in Sweden are foreigners, when in fact, most sources suggest that around 58% of men convicted in Sweden of rape and attempted rape over the past five years were born abroad ^{[1] [2]}. This misinformation may benefit those who want to perpetuate a narrative that immigrants are more likely to commit crimes, while ignoring the complexities of the issue and the need for a nuanced discussion. On the other hand, some sources suggest that in cases where the victim did not know the attacker, the proportion of foreign-born offenders was more than 80% ^{[1] [2]}, which may be used to support the original statement. However, it is essential to consider the missing context and alternative viewpoints to get a more accurate understanding of the issue ^{[2] [4] [3]}.