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Further country information
Selected indicators for Sweden Share
Population
Population, Million persons, 2002-2022
10.5 million
Growth rate: <%population-growth-rate%>%
Income inequality
Income inequality, 0 = complete equality; 1 = complete inequality, latest available year
Education
Mathematics performance (PISA), Mean score, 2018
Reading performance (PISA), Mean score, 2018
Science performance (PISA), Mean score, 2018
CO2 emissions
Air and GHG emissions, Carbon dioxide (CO2), latest available year
3.2 tonnes per capita
GDP
Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars/capita, 2022
Real GDP forecast, Annual growth rate (%), 2024
65 157 US$ per capita
Debt
Household debt, % of net disposable income, 2021
General government debt, % of GDP, 2021
Household debt:
201.6 % of disposable income
Government debt:
58.4 % of GDP
Tax
Tax on personal income, % of GDP, 2021
12.3 % of GDP
Unemployment
<%unemployment-latest-value-info-bubble%>
<%unemployment-latest-value%> % of labour force
Country profile of Sweden
Agriculture | Latest | Trend | Ranking | |
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Agricultural landIndicator |
464.22
Permanent pasture Thousand hectares 2021 Sweden Thousand hectares |
![]() Thousand hectares 2002-2021 Sweden (red) |
![]() Thousand hectares 2021 Sweden (red) |
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Agricultural supportIndicator | ||||
Crop productionIndicator | ||||
Fish landingsIndicator |
61 714.4
National landings in domestic ports Tonnes 2020 Sweden Tonnes |
![]() Tonnes 2001-2020 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() Tonnes 2020 Sweden (red) |
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Nutrient balanceIndicator |
26.1
Nitrogen Kilograms/hectare 2019 Sweden Kilograms/hectare |
![]() Kilograms/hectare 2000-2019 Sweden (red) |
![]() Kilograms/hectare 2019 Sweden (red) |
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Development | Latest | Trend | Ranking | |
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Distribution of net ODAIndicator |
1 345.6
Least developed countries Million US dollars 2021 Sweden Million US dollars |
![]() Million US dollars 2002-2021 Sweden (red), DAC Countries (black) |
![]() Million US dollars 2021 Sweden (red), DAC Countries (black) |
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Grants by private agencies and NGOsIndicator |
9.6
Total Million US dollars 2013 Sweden Million US dollars |
![]() Million US dollars 1994-2013 Sweden (red), DAC Countries (black) |
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Net ODAIndicator |
0.9
ODA grant equivalent % of gross national income 2022 Sweden % of gross national income |
![]() % of gross national income 2018-2022 Sweden (red), DAC Countries (black) |
![]() % of gross national income 2022 Sweden (red), DAC Countries (black) |
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Private flowsIndicator |
5 291.0
Total Million US dollars 2021 Sweden Million US dollars |
![]() Million US dollars 2002-2021 Sweden (red), DAC Countries (black) |
![]() Million US dollars 2020 Sweden (red), DAC Countries (black) |
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Total official and private flowsIndicator |
10 480.4
Total Million US dollars 2021 Sweden Million US dollars |
![]() Million US dollars 2002-2021 Sweden (red), DAC Countries (black) |
![]() Million US dollars 2021 Sweden (red), DAC Countries (black) |
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Economy | Latest | Trend | Ranking | |
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Composite leading indicator (CLI)Indicator | ||||
Household disposable incomeIndicator |
-1.58
Gross Per capita, percentage change, previous period Q1-2023 Sweden Per capita, percentage change, previous period |
![]() Per capita, percentage change, previous period Q2-2018-Q1-2023 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() Per capita, percentage change, previous period Q4-2021 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
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Labour compensation per hour workedIndicator |
3.3
Total Annual growth rate (%) 2022 Sweden Annual growth rate (%) |
![]() Annual growth rate (%) 2003-2022 Sweden (red) |
![]() Annual growth rate (%) 2021 Sweden (red) |
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Net national incomeIndicator |
55 832
Total US dollars/capita 2022 Sweden US dollars/capita |
![]() US dollars/capita 2003-2022 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() US dollars/capita 2021 Sweden (red) |
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Trade in goods and servicesIndicator |
52.8
Exports % of GDP 2022 Sweden % of GDP |
![]() % of GDP 2003-2022 Sweden (red) |
![]() % of GDP 2022 Sweden (red) |
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Education | Latest | Trend | Ranking | |
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Education spendingIndicator |
26 215
Tertiary US dollars/student 2020 Sweden US dollars/student |
![]() US dollars/student 2000-2020 Sweden (red) |
![]() US dollars/student 2020 Sweden (red) |
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Mathematics performance (PISA)Indicator |
502
Boys Mean score 2018 Sweden Mean score |
![]() Mean score 2003-2018 Sweden (red), OECD - Average (black) |
![]() Mean score 2018 Sweden (red), OECD - Average (black) |
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Reading performance (PISA)Indicator |
489
Boys Mean score 2018 Sweden Mean score |
![]() Mean score 2000-2018 Sweden (red), OECD - Average (black) |
![]() Mean score 2018 Sweden (red), OECD - Average (black) |
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Science performance (PISA)Indicator |
496
Boys Mean score 2018 Sweden Mean score |
![]() Mean score 2006-2018 Sweden (red), OECD - Average (black) |
![]() Mean score 2018 Sweden (red), OECD - Average (black) |
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Youth not in employment, education or training (NEET)Indicator |
6.2
15-19 year-old men % in same age group 2021 Sweden % in same age group |
![]() % in same age group 2001-2021 Sweden (red), OECD - Average (black) |
![]() % in same age group 2022 OECD - Average (black) |
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Energy | Latest | Trend | Ranking | |
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Crude oil productionIndicator |
0.0
Total Thousand toe 2021 Sweden Thousand toe |
![]() Thousand toe 2002-2021 Sweden (red) |
![]() Thousand toe 2021 Sweden (red) |
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Infrastructure investmentIndicator |
2 910 555 161.26
Road Euro 2021 Sweden Euro |
![]() Euro 2002-2021 Sweden (red) |
![]() Euro 2021 Sweden (red) |
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Passenger transportIndicator |
98 784.0
Road Million passenger-kilometres 2021 Sweden Million passenger-kilometres |
![]() Million passenger-kilometres 2002-2021 Sweden (red) |
![]() Million passenger-kilometres 2013 Sweden (red) |
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Primary energy supplyIndicator |
0.08
Total Toe/1 000 US dollars 2022 Sweden Toe/1 000 US dollars |
![]() Toe/1 000 US dollars 2003-2022 Sweden (red) |
![]() Toe/1 000 US dollars 2022 Sweden (red) |
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Road accidentsIndicator |
2
Deaths Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 2021 Sweden Per 1 000 000 inhabitants |
![]() Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 2002-2021 Sweden (red) |
![]() Per 1 000 000 inhabitants 2021 Sweden (red) |
Environment | Latest | Trend | Ranking | |
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Air and GHG emissionsIndicator |
3.2
Carbon dioxide (CO2) Tonnes/capita 2021 Sweden Tonnes/capita |
![]() Tonnes/capita 2002-2021 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() Tonnes/capita 2021 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
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Municipal wasteIndicator |
417.8
Total Kilograms/capita 2021 Sweden Kilograms/capita |
![]() Kilograms/capita 2002-2021 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() Kilograms/capita 2020 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
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Water withdrawalsIndicator |
2 484.0
Total Million m3 2020 Sweden Million m3 |
![]() Million m3 2001-2020 Sweden (red) |
![]() Million m3 2020 Sweden (red) |
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Finance | Latest | Trend | Ranking | |
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Broad money (M3)Indicator |
128.69
Total 2015=100 Dec-2018 Sweden 2015=100 |
![]() 2015=100 May-2017-Dec-2018 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() 2015=100 Dec-2018 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
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Long-term interest ratesIndicator |
2.8
Total % per annum Aug-2023 Sweden % per annum |
![]() % per annum Jan-2022-Aug-2023 Sweden (red) |
![]() % per annum Jul-2023 Sweden (red) |
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Net pension replacement ratesIndicator |
56.2
Men % of pre-retirement earnings 2020 Sweden % of pre-retirement earnings |
![]() % of pre-retirement earnings 2014-2020 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() % of pre-retirement earnings 2020 Sweden (red) |
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Net pension wealthIndicator |
10.6
Men Multiple of annual gross earnings 2020 Sweden Multiple of annual gross earnings |
![]() Multiple of annual gross earnings 2014-2020 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() Multiple of annual gross earnings 2020 Sweden (red) |
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Short-term interest ratesIndicator |
3.8
Total % per annum Aug-2023 Sweden % per annum |
![]() % per annum Jan-2022-Aug-2023 Sweden (red), Euro area (19 countries) (black) |
![]() % per annum Aug-2023 Sweden (red), Euro area (19 countries) (black) |
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Government | Latest | Trend | Ranking | |
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General government spendingIndicator |
49.1
Total % of GDP 2021 Sweden % of GDP |
![]() % of GDP 2002-2021 Sweden (red) |
![]() % of GDP 2021 Sweden (red) |
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Government reservesIndicator |
39 970.3
Total SDR millions Q4-2014 Sweden SDR millions |
![]() SDR millions Q1-2010-Q4-2014 Sweden (red) |
![]() SDR millions Q4-2014 Sweden (red) |
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Tax on corporate profitsIndicator |
3.0
Total % of GDP 2021 Sweden % of GDP |
![]() % of GDP 2002-2021 Sweden (red), OECD - Average (black) |
![]() % of GDP 2021 Sweden (red) |
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Tax revenueIndicator |
42.6
Total % of GDP 2021 Sweden % of GDP |
![]() % of GDP 2002-2021 Sweden (red), OECD - Average (black) |
![]() % of GDP 2021 Sweden (red), OECD - Average (black) |
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Tax wedgeIndicator |
42.4
Total % of labour cost 2022 Sweden % of labour cost |
![]() % of labour cost 2003-2022 Sweden (red), OECD - Average (black) |
![]() % of labour cost 2022 Sweden (red), OECD - Average (black) |
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Health | Latest | Trend | Ranking | |
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Health spendingIndicator |
6 438
Total US dollars/capita 2022 Sweden US dollars/capita |
![]() US dollars/capita 2003-2022 Sweden (red) |
![]() US dollars/capita 2022 Sweden (red) |
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Hospital bedsIndicator |
2.0
Total Per 1 000 inhabitants 2021 Sweden Per 1 000 inhabitants |
![]() Per 1 000 inhabitants 2002-2021 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() Per 1 000 inhabitants 2021 Sweden (red) |
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Length of hospital stayIndicator |
5.40
Acute care Days 2021 Sweden Days |
![]() Days 2002-2021 Sweden (red) |
![]() Days 2021 Sweden (red) |
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Life expectancy at birthIndicator |
81.3
Men Years 2021 Sweden Years |
![]() Years 2002-2021 Sweden (red) |
![]() Years 2021 Sweden (red) |
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Overweight or obese populationIndicator |
Innovation and Technology | Latest | Trend | Ranking | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gross domestic spending on R&DIndicator |
3.3
Total % of GDP 2021 Sweden % of GDP |
![]() % of GDP 2001-2021 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() % of GDP 2021 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
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ICT value addedIndicator |
6.8
Total % of value added 2011 Sweden % of value added |
![]() % of value added 2011 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
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Internet accessIndicator |
94.3
Total % of all households 2022 Sweden % of all households |
![]() % of all households 2005-2022 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() % of all households 2022 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
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Mobile broadband subscriptionsIndicator | ||||
Triadic patent familiesIndicator |
864.4
Total Number 2020 Sweden Number |
![]() Number 2001-2020 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() Number 2020 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
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Jobs | Latest | Trend | Ranking | |
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Average wagesIndicator |
50 406.8
Total US dollars 2022 Sweden US dollars |
![]() US dollars 2003-2022 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() US dollars 2022 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
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Employment rateIndicator |
77.6
Total % of working age population Q1-2023 Sweden % of working age population |
![]() % of working age population Q2-2018-Q1-2023 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() % of working age population Q1-2023 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
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Hours workedIndicator |
1 440
Total Hours/worker 2022 Sweden Hours/worker |
![]() Hours/worker 2003-2022 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() Hours/worker 2022 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
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Long-term unemployment rateIndicator |
22.4
Total % of unemployed 2022 Sweden % of unemployed |
![]() % of unemployed 2002-2022 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() % of unemployed 2022 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
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Self-employment rateIndicator |
10.5
Total % of employment 2022 Sweden % of employment |
![]() % of employment 2003-2022 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() % of employment 2022 Sweden (red) |
Society | Latest | Trend | Ranking | |
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Fertility ratesIndicator |
1.67
Total Children/woman 2021 Sweden Children/woman |
![]() Children/woman 2002-2021 Sweden (red), OECD - Average (black) |
![]() Children/woman 2021 Sweden (red), OECD - Average (black) |
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National population distributionIndicator |
22.3
Urban regions Percentage 2014 Sweden Percentage |
![]() Percentage 2014 Sweden (red) |
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Permanent immigrant inflowsIndicator |
102 038.0
Total Number 2019 Sweden Number |
![]() Number 2000-2019 Sweden (red) |
![]() Number 2019 Sweden (red) |
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Poverty rateIndicator |
0.09
Total Ratio 2021 Sweden Ratio |
![]() Ratio 2013-2021 Sweden (red) |
![]() Ratio 2020 Sweden (red) |
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Social spendingIndicator |
23.7
Public % of GDP 2022 Sweden % of GDP |
![]() % of GDP 2003-2022 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |
![]() % of GDP 2022 Sweden (red), OECD - Total (black) |