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Sweden Business Confidence

Business Confidence in Sweden decreased to 0 in May of 2013 from 1 in April of 2013. Business Confidence in Sweden is reported by the National Institute of Economic Research. Historically, from 2003 until 2013, Sweden Business Confidence averaged 8.32 reaching an all time high of 33 in February of 2011 and a record low of -31 in December of 2008. In Sweden, the confidence indicator for the business sector is intended to provide a quick qualitative indication of actual outcomes, current situation and future expectations of Swedish companies. The variables in the survey include new orders, output, and employment. The survey covers 6,000 firms in the business sector. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Business Confidence.

source: National Institute of Economic Research

Sweden Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence in Sweden decreased to 3.60 in May of 2013 from 5.20 in April of 2013. Consumer Confidence in Sweden is reported by the National Institute of Economic Research. Historically, from 1993 until 2013, Sweden Consumer Confidence averaged 4.95 reaching an all time high of 30.03 in August of 2000 and a record low of -38.27 in January of 1993. In Sweden, The Consumer Confidence Indicator (CCI) provides a quick qualitative indication of household plans to purchase durable goods and consumer sentiment on the economic situation in Sweden, personal finances, inflation and savings. The survey covers a sample of 1,500 Swedish households which are interviewed each month. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Consumer Confidence.

source: National Institute of Economic Research

Sweden Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Sweden was last recorded at 1 percent. Interest Rate in Sweden is reported by the Sveriges Riksbank. Historically, from 1994 until 2013, Sweden Interest Rate averaged 3.81 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.91 Percent in July of 1995 and a record low of 0.25 Percent in July of 2009. In Sweden, interest rates decisions are taken by the Executive Board of the Central Bank of Sweden (The Riksbank). The main interest rate is the repo rate which is the rate of interest at which banks can borrow or deposit funds at the Riksbank for a period of seven days. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Interest Rate.

source: Sveriges Riksbank

Sweden Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Sweden decreased to 8.70 percent in April of 2013 from 8.80 percent in March of 2013. Unemployment Rate in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1980 until 2013, Sweden Unemployment Rate averaged 5.73 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.50 Percent in June of 1997 and a record low of 1.30 Percent in July of 1989. In Sweden, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Unemployment Rate.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Wages in Manufacturing

Wages in Manufacturing in Sweden decreased to 160.70 SEK in February of 2013 from 160.90 SEK in January of 2013. Wages in Manufacturing in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 2008 until 2013, Sweden Wages in Manufacturing averaged 151.10 SEK reaching an all time high of 162.90 SEK in December of 2012 and a record low of 139.70 SEK in February of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Wages in Manufacturing.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Export Prices

Export Prices in Sweden decreased to 104.70 Index Points in March of 2013 from 106.70 Index Points in February of 2013. Export Prices in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1990 until 2013, Sweden Export Prices averaged 98.32 Index Points reaching an all time high of 117.80 Index Points in March of 2009 and a record low of 77.10 Index Points in September of 1992. In Sweden, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Export Prices.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Employed Persons

Employed Persons in Sweden increased to 4689.60 Thousand Persons in March of 2013 from 4673.30 Thousand Persons in February of 2013. Employed Persons in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, Sweden Employed Persons averaged 4477.13 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 4691.60 Thousand Persons in March of 2012 and a record low of 4292.60 Thousand Persons in June of 2004. In Sweden, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Employed Persons.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Disposable Personal Income

Disposable Personal Income in Sweden increased to 229152 SEK THO in 2009 from 225607 SEK THO in 2008. Disposable Personal Income in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1991 until 2009, Sweden Disposable Personal Income averaged 173493.41 SEK THO reaching an all time high of 229152 SEK THO in June of 2009 and a record low of 123333 SEK THO in June of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Disposable Personal Income.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Core Consumer Prices

Core Consumer Prices in Sweden decreased to 200.63 Index Points in April of 2013 from 200.95 Index Points in March of 2013. Core Consumer Prices in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1987 until 2013, Sweden Core Consumer Prices averaged 159.94 Index Points reaching an all time high of 200.95 Index Points in March of 2013 and a record low of 98.21 Index Points in January of 1987. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Core Consumer Prices.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Sweden increased to 428671 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 425018 SEK Million in the third quarter of 2012. Consumer Spending in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1993 until 2012, Sweden Consumer Spending averaged 347700.33 SEK Million reaching an all time high of 428671 SEK Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 269198 SEK Million in February of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Consumer Spending.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Sweden decreased to 314.03 Index Points in April of 2013 from 314.65 Index Points in March of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1960 until 2013, Sweden Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 163.09 Index Points reaching an all time high of 315.49 Index Points in April of 2012 and a record low of 27.70 Index Points in April of 1960. In Sweden, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in Sweden decreased to -11557 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 8207 SEK Million in the third quarter of 2012. Changes in Inventories in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1993 until 2012, Sweden Changes in Inventories averaged 2029.40 SEK Million reaching an all time high of 31405 SEK Million in February of 2011 and a record low of -26778 SEK Million in May of 2009. In Sweden, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Changes in Inventories.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Car Registrations

Car Registrations in Sweden increased to 24116 Cars in April of 2013 from 23232 Cars in March of 2013. Car Registrations in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1994 until 2013, Sweden Car Registrations averaged 23593.19 Cars reaching an all time high of 33981 Cars in December of 2007 and a record low of 12035 Cars in February of 1994. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Car Registrations.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Capacity Utilization

Capacity Utilization in Sweden remained unchanged at 84.60 percent in the first quarter of 2013 from 84.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012. Capacity Utilization in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1980 until 2013, Sweden Capacity Utilization averaged 86.70 Percent reaching an all time high of 91.40 Percent in May of 2007 and a record low of 76.20 Percent in May of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Capacity Utilization.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Current Account

Sweden recorded a Current Account surplus of 62.04 Billion SEK in the fourth quarter of 2012. Current Account in Sweden is reported by the Sveriges Riksbank. Historically, from 1992 until 2012, Sweden Current Account averaged 35.15 Billion SEK reaching an all time high of 89.01 Billion SEK in February of 2008 and a record low of -14.50 Billion SEK in August of 1992. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Current Account.

source: Sveriges Riksbank

Sweden Bankruptcies

Bankruptcies in Sweden increased to 730 Companies in April of 2013 from 674 Companies in March of 2013. Bankruptcies in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1982 until 2013, Sweden Bankruptcies averaged 721.44 Companies reaching an all time high of 2148 Companies in October of 1992 and a record low of 276 Companies in July of 1983. In Sweden, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Bankruptcies.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Wages

Wages in Sweden decreased to 152.10 SEK in February of 2013 from 153 SEK in January of 2013. Wages in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 2008 until 2013, Sweden Wages averaged 143.86 SEK reaching an all time high of 154.30 SEK in December of 2012 and a record low of 133.60 SEK in February of 2008. In Sweden, wages are benchmarked using average hourly earnings. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Wages.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Unemployed Persons

Unemployed Persons in Sweden increased to 448 Thousand Persons in March of 2013 from 427 Thousand Persons in February of 2013. Unemployed Persons in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, Sweden Unemployed Persons averaged 342.51 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 503 Thousand Persons in June of 2009 and a record low of 243 Thousand Persons in November of 2001. In Sweden, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Unemployed Persons.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Terms of Trade

Terms of Trade in Sweden increased to 96.59 Index Points in March of 2013 from 95.27 Index Points in February of 2013. Terms of Trade in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1990 until 2013, Sweden Terms of Trade averaged 109.40 Index Points reaching an all time high of 125.65 Index Points in October of 1995 and a record low of 93.45 Index Points in July of 2008. In Sweden, Terms of Trade (ToT) correspond to the ratio of Price of exportable goods to the Price of importable goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Terms of Trade.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Producer Prices

Producer Prices in Sweden decreased to 112.10 Index Points in March of 2013 from 113.30 Index Points in February of 2013. Producer Prices in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1990 until 2013, Sweden Producer Prices averaged 97.02 Index Points reaching an all time high of 119.10 Index Points in December of 2010 and a record low of 76.40 Index Points in April of 1990. In Sweden, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Producer Prices.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden New Orders

New Orders in Sweden increased to 109 Index Points in March of 2013 from 98.60 Index Points in February of 2013. New Orders in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Sweden New Orders averaged 97.36 Index Points reaching an all time high of 119.20 Index Points in December of 2007 and a record low of 79.80 Index Points in February of 2009. In Sweden, because new orders heavily affect business confidence they are a leading indicator for growth in gross domsestic product. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden New Orders.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Import Prices

Import Prices in Sweden decreased to 108.40 Index Points in March of 2013 from 112 Index Points in February of 2013. Import Prices in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1990 until 2013, Sweden Import Prices averaged 91.27 Index Points reaching an all time high of 119.10 Index Points in July of 2008 and a record low of 63.60 Index Points in September of 1992. In Sweden, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Import Prices.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Housing Index

Housing Index in Sweden increased to 4.27 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 3.96 Thousand in the third quarter of 2012. Housing Index in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden (scb). Historically, from 1970 until 2012, Sweden Housing Index averaged 10.10 Thousand reaching an all time high of 35 Thousand in November of 1971 and a record low of 1.54 Thousand in February of 1997. In Sweden, Housing Index is measured by the total number of housing starts. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Housing Index.

source: Statistics Sweden (scb)

Sweden Gross National Product

Gross National Product in Sweden increased to 948037 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 887946 SEK Million in the third quarter of 2012. Gross National Product in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1993 until 2012, Sweden Gross National Product averaged 641835.78 SEK Million reaching an all time high of 948037 SEK Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 361003 SEK Million in August of 1993. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Gross National Product.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Government Spending

Government Spending in Sweden increased to 234705 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 233864 SEK Million in the third quarter of 2012. Government Spending in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1993 until 2012, Sweden Government Spending averaged 210639.16 SEK Million reaching an all time high of 234705 SEK Million in November of 2012 and a record low of 192394 SEK Million in February of 1997. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Government Spending.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Labour Costs

Labour Costs in Sweden increased to 112.50 Index Points in February of 2013 from 112.20 Index Points in January of 2013. Labour Costs in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 2008 until 2013, Sweden Labour Costs averaged 105.89 Index Points reaching an all time high of 112.50 Index Points in February of 2013 and a record low of 100 Index Points in January of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Labour Costs.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies in Sweden decreased to 593 Hundred Persons in April of 2013 from 618 Hundred Persons in March of 2013. Job Vacancies in Sweden is reported by the Swedish Public Employment Service. Historically, from 1981 until 2013, Sweden Job Vacancies averaged 296.89 Hundred Persons reaching an all time high of 919 Hundred Persons in March of 1989 and a record low of 51 Hundred Persons in December of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Job Vacancies.

source: Swedish Public Employment Service

Sweden Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Sweden was recorded at -0.50 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1980 until 2013, Sweden Inflation Rate averaged 3.97 Percent reaching an all time high of 15.50 Percent in October of 1980 and a record low of -1.60 Percent in September of 2009. In Sweden, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Inflation Rate.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in Sweden decreased to 2229350 SEK Million in March of 2013 from 2233466 SEK Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M3 in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden and Sveriges Riksbank. Historically, from 1960 until 2013, Sweden Money Supply M3 averaged 621591.62 SEK Million reaching an all time high of 2248066 SEK Million in January of 2013 and a record low of 45623 SEK Million in May of 1960. Sweden Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Money Supply M3.

source: Statistics Sweden and Sveriges Riksbank

Sweden Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in Sweden increased to 85522 SEK Million in March of 2013 from 84512 SEK Million in February of 2013. Money Supply M0 in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden and Sveriges Riksbank. Historically, from 1961 until 2013, Sweden Money Supply M0 averaged 48242.18 SEK Million reaching an all time high of 100883 SEK Million in December of 2006 and a record low of 6076 SEK Million in May of 1961. Sweden Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Money Supply M0.

source: Statistics Sweden and Sveriges Riksbank

Sweden Loans to Private Sector

Loans to Private Sector in Sweden increased to 1181240 SEK Million in March of 2013 from 1150955 SEK Million in February of 2013. Loans to Private Sector in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden and Sveriges Riksbank. Historically, from 1996 until 2013, Sweden Loans to Private Sector averaged 761431.91 SEK Million reaching an all time high of 1235649 SEK Million in February of 2009 and a record low of 344995 SEK Million in July of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Loans to Private Sector.

source: Statistics Sweden and Sveriges Riksbank

Sweden Government External Debt

Government External Debt in Sweden increased to 193507 SEK Million in April of 2013 from 191757 SEK Million in March of 2013. Government External Debt in Sweden is reported by the Swedish National Debt Office. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, Sweden Government External Debt averaged 169355.60 SEK Million reaching an all time high of 426313 SEK Million in June of 1995 and a record low of 0 SEK Million in January of 1970. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Government External Debt.

source: Swedish National Debt Office

Sweden Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Sweden increased to 440648 SEK Million in April of 2013 from 428546 SEK Million in March of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Sweden is reported by the Sveriges Riksbank. Historically, from 1985 until 2013, Sweden Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 166145.74 SEK Million reaching an all time high of 440648 SEK Million in April of 2013 and a record low of 34098 SEK Million in February of 1985. In Sweden, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: Sveriges Riksbank

Sweden External Debt

External Debt in Sweden increased to 193507 SEK Million in April of 2013 from 191757 SEK Million in March of 2013. External Debt in Sweden is reported by the Swedish National Debt Office. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, Sweden External Debt averaged 169355.60 SEK Million reaching an all time high of 426313 SEK Million in June of 1995 and a record low of 0 SEK Million in January of 1970. In Sweden, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden External Debt.

source: Swedish National Debt Office

Sweden Interbank Rate

Interbank Rate in Sweden decreased to 1.20 percent in May of 2013 from 1.23 percent in April of 2013. Interbank Rate in Sweden is reported by the Sveriges Riksbank. Historically, from 1992 until 2013, Sweden Interbank Rate averaged 4 Percent reaching an all time high of 11.01 Percent in December of 1992 and a record low of 0.48 Percent in October of 2009. In Sweden, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Interbank Rate.

source: Sveriges Riksbank

Sweden Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Sweden decreased 0 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 2000 until 2013, Sweden Industrial Production averaged 1.27 Percent reaching an all time high of 16.90 Percent in February of 2011 and a record low of -23.40 Percent in March of 2009. In Sweden, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Industrial Production.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Retail Sales YoY

Retail Sales in Sweden increased 1.80 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1992 until 2013, Sweden Retail Sales YoY averaged 2.77 Percent reaching an all time high of 12.20 Percent in April of 2006 and a record low of -8.70 Percent in December of 1992. In Sweden, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Annual Retail Sales.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Retail Sales MoM

Retail Sales in Sweden decreased 0.40 percent in March of 2013 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Sweden Retail Sales MoM averaged 0.24 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.60 Percent in December of 1991 and a record low of -6.20 Percent in January of 1992. In Sweden, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Sweden, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Retail Sales.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Imports

Imports in Sweden increased to 85000 Million SEK in March of 2013 from 80800 Million SEK in February of 2013. Imports in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1975 until 2013, Sweden Imports averaged 40612.62 Million SEK reaching an all time high of 104900 Million SEK in March of 2011 and a record low of 4979 Million SEK in August of 1975. Sweden imports mainly machinery, petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, motor vehicles, iron and steel; foodstuffs and clothing. Its principal import partners are European Union countries (Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Finland), Norway and China. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Imports.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Balance of Trade

Sweden recorded a trade surplus of 6800 Million SEK in March of 2013. Balance of Trade in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1975 until 2013, Sweden Balance of Trade averaged 5442.78 Million SEK reaching an all time high of 21800 Million SEK in March of 2006 and a record low of -4210 Million SEK in August of 1982. Sweden exports mostly machinery, motor vehicles, paper products, pulp and wood, iron, steel products, chemicals. The country imports machinery, petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, motor vehicles, iron and steel; foodstuffs and clothing. European Union is by far its largest trading partner accounting for about 61% of exports and 72% of imports. Norway, Russia, The United States and China play also an important role. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Balance of Trade.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Exports

Exports in Sweden increased to 91800 Million SEK in March of 2013 from 87500 Million SEK in February of 2013. Exports in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1975 until 2013, Sweden Exports averaged 46060.54 Million SEK reaching an all time high of 113000 Million SEK in March of 2011 and a record low of 4276 Million SEK in August of 1975. Sweden is an export-oriented market economy. Timber, hydropower, and iron ore constitute the resource base of an economy heavily oriented toward foreign trade. Sweden's engineering sector accounts for 50% of output and exports. Telecommunications, the automotive industry and the pharmaceutical industries are also of great importance. Main export partners are Germany, United States and Norway. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Exports.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden Government Debt To GDP

Sweden recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 38.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Sweden is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1994 until 2012, Sweden Government Debt To GDP averaged 53.72 Percent reaching an all time high of 73.20 Percent in December of 1996 and a record low of 38.20 Percent in December of 2012. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Government Debt To GDP.

source: Eurostat

Sweden Government Budget

Sweden recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 0.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Budget in Sweden is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1995 until 2012, Sweden Government Budget averaged 0.22 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 3.70 Percent of GDP in December of 2000 and a record low of -7.40 Percent of GDP in December of 1995. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Government Budget.

source: Eurostat

Sweden Current Account to GDP

Sweden recorded a Current Account surplus of 7.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in Sweden is reported by the Eurostat. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Sweden Current Account to GDP averaged 2.68 Percent reaching an all time high of 9.20 Percent in December of 2007 and a record low of -3.30 Percent in December of 1980. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Current Account to GDP.

source: Eurostat

Sweden GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Sweden stagnated 0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1993 until 2012, Sweden GDP Growth Rate averaged 0.67 Percent reaching an all time high of 2.30 Percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -3.90 Percent in December of 2008. Sweden is a major North European economy. Sweden has achieved an enviable standard of living under a mixed system of high-tech capitalism and extensive welfare benefits. It has a modern distribution system, excellent internal and external communications, and a skilled labor force. Despite strong finances and underlying fundamentals, the Swedish economy slid into recession in the third quarter of 2008 and growth continued downward in the fourth as deteriorating global conditions reduced export demand and consumption. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden GDP Growth Rate.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Sweden expanded 0.70 percent in the third quarter of 2012 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Sweden is reported by the Statistics Sweden. Historically, from 1994 until 2012, Sweden GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 2.8 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.1 Percent in December of 2010 and a record low of -6.8 Percent in June of 2009. In Sweden, the annual growth rate in GDP measures the change in the value of the goods and services produced by the country economy during the period of a year. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: Statistics Sweden

Sweden | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Sweden stands at AAA. Moody's rating for Sweden sovereign debt is Aaa. Fitch's credit rating for Sweden is AAA. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Sweden thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Sweden as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Sweden Population

The total population in Sweden was last recorded at 9.5 million people in 2011 from 7.5 million in 1960, changing 26 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Sweden is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Sweden Population averaged 8.5 Million reaching an all time high of 9.5 Million in December of 2011 and a record low of 7.5 Million in December of 1960. The population of Sweden represents 0.14 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 738 people on the planet is a resident of Sweden. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Population.

source: World Bank

Sweden GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Sweden was worth 538.13 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Sweden represents 0.87 percent of the world economy. GDP in Sweden is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Sweden GDP averaged 178.5 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 538.1 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 14.8 USD Billion in December of 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden GDP.

source: The World Bank Group

Sweden GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Sweden was last recorded at 33513.02 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Sweden is equivalent to 271 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Sweden is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Sweden GDP per capita averaged 21850.5 USD reaching an all time high of 33513.0 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 11337.3 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

Sweden GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Sweden was last recorded at 41447.18 US dollars in 2011, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Sweden, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 189 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Sweden is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Sweden GDP per capita PPP averaged 24235.2 USD reaching an all time high of 41447.2 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 10583.1 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

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