The total population in Sweden was estimated at 10.2 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Sweden had a population of 7.5 million people. 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 provides - Sweden Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Sweden is ranked 10 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Sweden improved to 10 in 2019 from 12 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Sweden averaged 12.08 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18 in 2009 and a record low of 9 in 2010. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Sweden.

Asylum Applications in Sweden decreased to 1800 persons in November from 2455 persons in October of 2019. Asylum Applications in Sweden averaged 3617.83 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 38535 persons in October of 2015 and a record low of 1250 persons in April of 2017. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Consumer Spending in Sweden increased to 551791 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 547778 SEK Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Sweden averaged 375106.88 SEK Million from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 551791 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 257018 SEK Million in the second quarter of 1983. This page provides - Sweden Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Sweden decreased to 316814 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 316923 SEK Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Sweden averaged 256697.37 SEK Million from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 317384 SEK Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 201283 SEK Million in the first quarter of 1981. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Sweden Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The OMXS 30 decreased 245 points or 13.57% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Sweden. Historically, the Sweden Stock Market (OMX 30) reached an all time high of 3009.03 in April of 1998. The OMX Stockholm 30 Index is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 30 stocks that have the largest volume of the trading on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. It is a free float, capitalization weighted index. The OMX 30 index has a base value of 125 as of September 30, 1986. The index has been split by 4 on April 27, 1998.

Living Wage Individual in Sweden increased to 12300 SEK/Month in 2018 from 11600 SEK/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Sweden averaged 11675 SEK/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 12300 SEK/Month in 2018 and a record low of 11400 SEK/Month in 2016. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey.

Services Pmi in Sweden decreased to 39 points in April from 46.10 points in March of 2020. Services Pmi in Sweden averaged 55.45 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 67.20 points in April of 2007 and a record low of 34.50 points in January of 2009. In Sweden, the Swedbank’s Services PMI measures the performance of the service sector and is derived from a survey of 200 companies. The index tracks variables such as New Orders (35 percent of total weight), Business Volume (25 percent), Employment (20 percent) and Suppliers’ Delivery Times (20 percent). A reading above 50 indicates that the services sector is generally expanding; below 50 indicates that it is generally declining. This page provides the latest reported value for - Sweden Services PMI - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Men in Sweden increased to 62 in 2020 from 61 in 2019. Retirement Age Men in Sweden averaged 61.08 from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 62 in 2020 and a record low of 61 in 2010. In Sweden, the retirement age refers to the minimum age at which workers can take their state pension. Sweden has flexible retirement age (61-67 years) for earnings-related pensions, while the retirement age in the guaranteed pension scheme is 65 years. This page provides - Sweden Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Sweden decreased to 72.30 percent in March from 73.40 percent in February of 2020. Labor Force Participation Rate in Sweden averaged 71.46 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 75.30 percent in July of 2018 and a record low of 69.20 percent in January of 2010. This page provides - Sweden Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Sweden increased to 18452 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 17916 SEK Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Sweden averaged 13751.53 SEK Million from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 18452 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 10609 SEK Million in the first quarter of 1981. This page provides - Sweden Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Sweden decreased to 527248 SEK Million in April from 549148 SEK Million in March of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Sweden averaged 232040.14 SEK Million from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 573065 SEK Million in March of 2019 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 provides - Sweden Foreign Exchange Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Feeder Cattle decreased 17 USd/Lbs or 11.75% since the beginning of 2020, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Feeder Cattle reached an all time high of 245.20 in October of 2014. Feeder Cattle prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments. Our Feeder Cattle market prices are intended to provide you with a reference only, rather than as a basis for making trading decisions. Trading Economics does not verify any Feeder Cattle data and disclaims any obligation to do so.

Retirement Age Women in Sweden increased to 62 in 2020 from 61 in 2019. Retirement Age Women in Sweden averaged 61.08 from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 62 in 2020 and a record low of 61 in 2010. In Sweden, the retirement age refers to the minimum age at which workers can take their state pension. Sweden has flexible retirement age (61-67 years) for earnings-related pensions, while the retirement age in the guaranteed pension scheme is 65 years. This page provides - Sweden Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Sweden remained unchanged at -0.75 percent in March from -0.75 percent in February of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in Sweden averaged 1.70 percent from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8 percent in July of 1995 and a record low of -1.25 percent in February of 2016. In Sweden, the deposit rate is the rate of interest banks receive when they deposit funds in their accounts at the Riksbank overnight and is normally 0.75 percentage points lower than the repo rate. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Sweden.

Full Time Employment in Sweden decreased to 3776 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3916.70 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Full Time Employment in Sweden averaged 3390.17 Thousand from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3916.70 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 2896 Thousand in the second quarter of 1998. This page provides - Sweden Full Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Sweden stands at 38.42 percent. Social Security Rate in Sweden averaged 38.93 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 39.90 percent in 2000 and a record low of 38.40 percent in 2009. In Sweden, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Sweden because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Sweden Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Steel Production in Sweden increased to 427.40 Thousand Tonnes in March from 399.32 Thousand Tonnes in February of 2020. Steel Production in Sweden averaged 398.29 Thousand Tonnes from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 564 Thousand Tonnes in March of 2004 and a record low of 11 Thousand Tonnes in July of 2009. This page has Steel Production values for Sweden.

Sweden recorded a Current Account surplus of 38.80 SEK Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in Sweden averaged 24.86 SEK Billion from 1982 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 82.30 SEK Billion in the first quarter of 2008 and a record low of -15.90 SEK Billion in the third quarter of 1990. 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 provides - Sweden Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

New Orders in Sweden increased to 108.50 points in March from 104.40 points in February of 2020. New Orders in Sweden averaged 103.71 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 133.80 points in March of 2007 and a record low of 73 points in July of 2014. In Sweden, because new orders heavily affect business confidence they are a leading indicator for growth in gross domestic product. The statistics is sample- and register-based and aims to measure short-term changes in new orders and turnover in industry on a monthly basis, in total and by industry, as well as domestic and export market. The survey is coordinated with other economy-based surveys. This page provides - Sweden New Orders - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government spending in Sweden was last recorded at 49.3 percent of GDP in 2019 . Government Spending to GDP in Sweden averaged 54.09 percent from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 70.50 percent in 1993 and a record low of 49.30 percent in 2017. This page provides the latest reported value for - Sweden Government Spending to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Lending Rate in Sweden remained unchanged at 0.75 percent in March from 0.75 percent in February of 2020. Lending Rate in Sweden averaged 3.19 percent from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.50 percent in July of 1995 and a record low of 0.25 percent in February of 2016. In Sweden, the lending rate is the rate of interest banks pay when they borrow overnight funds from the Riksbank and is normally 0.75 percentage points higher than the repo rate. This page provides - Sweden Lending Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labour Costs in Sweden increased to 138.10 points in February from 138 points in January of 2020. Labour Costs in Sweden averaged 116.56 points from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 138.10 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 100 points in January of 2008. This page provides - Sweden Labour Costs - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Brazil decreased to 116430 BRL Million in February from 174990.57 BRL Million in January of 2020. Government Revenues in Brazil averaged 65094.69 BRL Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 174990.57 BRL Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 12715.40 BRL Million in November of 1998. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Brazil Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Sweden decreased to 82297 SEK Million in March from 144142 SEK Million in February of 2020. Government Revenues in Sweden averaged 55958.87 SEK Million from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 144142 SEK Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 2727 SEK Million in June of 1991. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Sweden Central Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Sweden decreased to 308516 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 309872 SEK Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Sweden averaged 190733.09 SEK Million from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 315573 SEK Million in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 106366 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 1981. This page provides - Sweden Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Sweden increased by 21.40 SEK Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in Sweden averaged 21.54 SEK Billion from 1982 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 349 SEK Billion in the second quarter of 1999 and a record low of -69.80 SEK Billion in the fourth quarter of 2014. This page provides - Sweden Foreign Direct Investment - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Long Term Unemployment Rate in Sweden increased to 1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 0.80 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Long Term Unemployment Rate in Sweden averaged 1.48 percent from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.50 percent in the second quarter of 1997 and a record low of 0.30 percent in the first quarter of 1992. In Sweden, the long term unemployment rate refers to the share of unemployed persons since 12 months or more in the total number of active persons (those who are either employed or unemployed) in the labour market. This page provides - Sweden Long Term Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Sweden decreased to 1.20 USD/Liter in April from 1.22 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Sweden averaged 1.58 USD/Liter from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2.25 USD/Liter in March of 2013 and a record low of 0.94 USD/Liter in December of 2000. This page provides the latest reported value for - Sweden Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Sweden recorded a Current Account surplus of 3.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Sweden averaged 2.58 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8.20 percent in 2006 and a record low of -3.30 percent in 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 provides - Sweden Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Disposable Personal Income in Sweden increased to 569752 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 557200 SEK Million in the third quarter of 2019. Disposable Personal Income in Sweden averaged 237143.42 SEK Million from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 694678 SEK Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 0 SEK Million in the second quarter of 1980. This page provides - Sweden Disposable Personal Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Sweden increased 0.60 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Sweden averaged 2.81 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10.90 percent in May of 2000 and a record low of -7.70 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 provides the latest reported value for - Sweden Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Sweden increased to 124373 SEK Million in March from 85271 SEK Million in February of 2020. Fiscal Expenditure in Sweden averaged 56900.31 SEK Million from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 160780 SEK Million in December of 2008 and a record low of 1377 SEK Million in September of 2019. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Sweden Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from Sweden in Australia decreased to 125047.63 AUD THO in March from 145171.45 AUD THO in February of 2020. Imports from Sweden in Australia averaged 148023.35 AUD THO from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 321728.89 AUD THO in December of 2011 and a record low of 49000 AUD THO in December of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports from Sweden.

Retail Sales in Sweden decreased 1.70 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Sweden averaged 0.23 percent from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 5 percent in March of 2007 and a record low of -6.80 percent in April of 1994. 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 provides the latest reported value for - Sweden Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Job Vacancies in Sweden increased to 1361 Hundred in March from 1358 Hundred in February of 2020. Job Vacancies in Sweden averaged 395.06 Hundred from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1520 Hundred in February of 2019 and a record low of 51 Hundred in December of 1992. This page provides - Sweden Job Vacancies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Sweden increased to 31.90 SEK Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 17.40 SEK Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Remittances in Sweden averaged 11.72 SEK Billion from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 31.90 SEK Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 3.50 SEK Billion in the third quarter of 1998. In Sweden, Remittances refers to inflows of current and capital transfers in cash and kind, including migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances) and acquired rights in social benefits (total remittances). This page provides - Sweden Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Sweden increased to 1179563 SEK Million in April from 1093077 SEK Million in March of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Sweden averaged 285702.62 SEK Million from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1179563 SEK Million in April of 2020 and a record low of 28957 SEK Million in January of 1976. This page provides - Sweden Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Sweden decreased by 9700 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Sweden averaged 2365.96 SEK Million from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 38594 SEK Million in the first quarter of 2011 and a record low of -28657 SEK Million in the second quarter of 2009. In Sweden, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Sweden Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Sweden Three Month Interbank Rate was at 0.20 percent on Friday May 8. Interbank Rate in Sweden averaged 2.98 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.13 percent in December of 1992 and a record low of -0.65 percent in November of 2017. In Sweden, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Sweden Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Sweden increased 2.50 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Sweden averaged 3.12 percent from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16.13 percent in June of 1981 and a record low of -7.74 percent in May of 1996. This page provides - Sweden Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Sweden was last recorded at 0 percent. Interest Rate in Sweden averaged 2.97 percent from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.91 percent in July of 1995 and a record low of -0.50 percent in February of 2016. In Sweden, benchmark interest rate is set 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. The Riksbank's target is to hold inflation in terms of the CPIF (the CPI with a fixed interest rate) around 2 percent a year. This page provides the latest reported value for - Sweden Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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