1971 in Sweden

Incumbents

• Monarch – Gustaf VI Adolf
• Prime Minister – Olof Palme

  Events

• 11–12 May - The Elm Conflict in Stockholm.

  Births

• 1 May - Eva Lund, curler, Olympic champion in 2006 and 2010.
• 5 November - Mårten Olander, golfer.
• 7 November - Martin Björk, television presenter.
• 9 November - Melinda Kinnaman, actress.

  Deaths

• 2 November - Hjalmar Andersson, athlete.