The Armenian community of Sweden began to form in the 1950s. Most Armenians migrated from Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and eastern Turkey. In the following years, the flow of Armenians to Sweden continued, especially from Iran, and in the last two decades, thousands of Armenians came from Armenia and Syria.

Along with the increase in the number of Armenians in the country, the life of the community began to take shape. In 1974, the first Swedish-Armenian organization, the Armenian Cultural Union, was founded in Stockholm. During the same period, the activities of the Armenian Apostolic Church intensified in Sweden.

Currently, there are around 13,000 Armenians with the largest community in Stockholm. In the suburbs of Stockholm, there are around 3,500 Armenians and about 2,000 in the next populated area of Uppsala. Armenians also live in the cities of Westeros, Södertälje, Gothenburg, Orebro, and Malm.

Most of the Armenian organizations were formed in 1991 and consolidated under the Center for the Coordination of Armenian Associations in Sweden.

The Armenian community of Sweden is represented both as a national minority and as a religious community. There are a number of community structures in the country, including a church and schools.

The Armenian Church Department has branches in a number of cities.

The Armenian Apostolic Church is active in Sweden. Church councils have been established in many Armenian-populated communities. In September 2015, the Armenian community of Södertälje acquired the first Armenian church in Sweden and Scandinavia. It was consecrated on October 24th and renamed St. In the name of the Virgin Mary.

The Armenian Catholic Church is included in the Swedish Catholic Pastor and has a small number of members, yet actively participates in community life. There is a church council in the Armenian Catholic community, which is located in Stockholm.

There are many Armenians involved in the transport and commerce sectors in the country.

Sweden's Riksdag adopted a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide in 2010.