A non-binding referendum on prohibition of liquor was held in Sweden on 27 August 1922.^[1] The proposal to prohibit the sale of alcohol failed, with 51% voting against the change on a turnout of 55.1%.^[1] Voting patterns were sharply divided between men and women, with 59% of women voting for the proposal and 59% of men voting against.

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1922 Swedish prohibition referendum

27 August 1922 (1922-08-27)
[_] For the introduction of a complete prohibition of alcoholic beverages [_] Against the introduction of a complete prohibition of alcoholic beverages
Left: "Payday evening — vote yes!"; A poster of a drunk husband in front of his weeping wife and children, encouraging voters to vote for prohibition Right: "Crayfish require these drinks — You must abstain from crayfish if you do not vote no on August 27"; A famous poster by Albert Engström, encouraging voters to vote against prohibition
Results
Choice Votes  % ✔️ In favour 889,132 49.01% ❌ Against 925,097 50.99% Valid votes 1,814,229 99.66% Invalid or blank votes 6,223 0.34% Total votes 1,820,452 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 3,302,483 55.12%

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There was plenty of campaigning from both sides, the best remembered^{[citation needed]} poster being one designed by artist Albert Engström, with the famous quote Kräftor kräva dessa drycker ("crayfish require these drinks").

Both proponents and opponents of the prohibition used similar arguments based around the breakdown of family life and Swedish society.^[2]

• Referendums in Sweden
• Alcohol in Sweden
• Swedish temperance movements