SwedenPersonal Identity Number
Also known as: personnummer
Specification
Format
This number has no simple display mask — its structure is defined by validation rules. See the references below for details.
- Length
- 10–13 characters
- Checksum
- Yes
Check digits are recomputed and verified.
- Embedded data
- Yes
A valid number encodes details such as birth date, gender, or region. The validator extracts them locally in your browser.
Sample test value
2103062168This value was randomly generated to satisfy the format and check-digit rules. It is not a real ID and does not belong to any person.
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Try it in the validatorValidation rules for Sweden come from the open-source idnumbers library. Report a format issue on GitHub