Svensktoppen facts for kids
| Genre | Record chart |
|---|---|
| Country |  Sweden |
| Languages | Swedish |
| Home station | SR P4 |
| Air dates | since October 13, 1962 |
Svensktoppen is a very popular Swedish music chart that you can listen to on the radio. It first started in 1962. For many years, this chart mainly played music called dansband (a type of Swedish dance music) and schlager (which are often catchy, upbeat songs). It also featured lighter pop and rock music.
What is Svensktoppen?
Svensktoppen is like a weekly countdown of the most popular songs in Sweden. It helps people discover new music and see which songs are loved by listeners.
How the Music Changed
For a long time, only songs performed in Swedish were allowed on Svensktoppen. But in 2003, a big change happened! The rules were updated to let songs sung in English be included too.
After this change, the chart started to feature more modern pop and rock music. This made Svensktoppen even more exciting and diverse, reflecting a wider range of music tastes in Sweden.
