Lantmäteriet - Updated

Lantmäteriet plays a vital role in Swedish society, supporting various sectors and activities, including:

Lantmäteriet was founded in 1812, with the primary goal of creating a comprehensive cadastral system for Sweden. The agency's early work focused on mapping and surveying the country's land, with the aim of creating a national cadastral register. Over the years, Lantmäteriet has evolved to meet changing societal needs, expanding its services to include mapping, geodata management, and land registration.

Lantmäteriet is a central government agency, reporting to the Swedish Ministry of Infrastructure. The agency is headed by a Director-General, who is responsible for its overall operations. Lantmäteriet has approximately 1,200 employees, with offices located throughout Sweden.