🇸🇪 Sweden
Sweden (Europe) has a population of 10,596,620 (2025), ranking 91 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Sweden: $63,133 /inh. (2025), ranking 19 out of 211. Economic growth is 1.5 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 8.7 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 0.7 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Sweden, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Freedom of association index (1/173).
Weaknesses – Sweden, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Price of a Big Mac (49/55), Female suicide rate (161/183), Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) (151/184).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Sweden has $63,133 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Sweden has 8.7 %, above the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Sweden has 0.7 %, below the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Sweden has 1.5 %, close to the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $51,831 /inh. | 2021 | 7 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $63,010 /inh. | 2025 | 18 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $63,133 /inh. | 2025 | 19 of 211 |
| GDP | $669B | 2025 | 25 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $72,529 /inh. | 2025 | 26 of 201 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $768.6B | 2025 | 41 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 1.2 % | 2021 | 115 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.3 % | 2025 | 135 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 1.5 % | 2025 | 159 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.7 % | 2025 | 31 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 1.2 % | 2025 | 43 of 210 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 77.8 % | 2024 | 47 of 164 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $7.16 | 2026 | 49 of 55 |
| Real interest rate | 1.9 % | 2006 | 109 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 9.82 LCU/$ | 2025 | 109 of 211 |
| Lending interest rate | 3.7 % | 2006 | 138 of 146 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 81.4 % | 2025 | 15 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 64.6 % | 2025 | 66 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 59 % | 2025 | 81 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 16.8 % | 2025 | 120 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 8.7 % | 2025 | 139 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 24.3 % | 2025 | 151 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 1.8 % | 2025 | 161 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 10.2 % | 2025 | 166 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $130.1B | 2025 | 21 of 198 |
| Current account balance | 6.8 % | 2025 | 31 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $208.3B | 2025 | 32 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 17.7 % | 2024 | 42 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 53.2 % | 2025 | 55 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 104.3 % | 2025 | 61 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 51.1 % | 2025 | 83 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourism receipts | $10.7B | 2010 | 23 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $17.3B | 2025 | 26 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 1,957,000 arr. | 2020 | 67 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.6 % | 2025 | 81 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.8 % | 2025 | 135 of 196 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development spending | 3.6 % | 2023 | 4 of 155 |
| Tax revenue | 27.2 % | 2024 | 8 of 161 |
| Government final consumption | 26.4 % | 2025 | 17 of 187 |
| Budget balance | -0.7 % | 2024 | 46 of 158 |
| Military spending | 2.5 % | 2025 | 49 of 165 |
| Central government spending | 32.5 % | 2022 | 52 of 160 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 18.2 % | 2024 | 107 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 125.3 % | 2024 | 13 of 184 |
| Stock market capitalization | 86.8 % | 2003 | 20 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $74.2B | 2025 | 38 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 2.2 months | 2025 | 134 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross savings | 30.6 % | 2025 | 37 of 178 |
| Services | 67 % | 2025 | 46 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 25.5 % | 2025 | 71 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 12.5 % | 2025 | 75 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 21 % | 2025 | 124 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1.5 % | 2025 | 162 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 46 % | 2025 | 163 of 189 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Adults with an official ID | 99.5 % | 2024 | 16 of 145 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 20.9 % | 2025 | 29 of 213 |
| Urban population | 89.1 % | 2025 | 34 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 39.9 yrs | 2023 | 53 of 226 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 101.5 per 100 women | 2025 | 53 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.4 % | 2025 | 53 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 60.3 per 100 | 2025 | 69 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.6 per 100 girls | 2024 | 73 of 213 |
| Population | 10,596,620 inhab. | 2025 | 91 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 62.4 % | 2025 | 145 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 16.7 % | 2025 | 153 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.6 % | 2025 | 161 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male life expectancy at birth | 82.6 yrs | 2024 | 6 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 2.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 6 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 84.1 yrs | 2024 | 9 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 9 of 194 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 70.6 yrs | 2023 | 10 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 3.1 per 100,000 | 2019 | 11 of 188 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 85.6 yrs | 2024 | 15 of 213 |
| Death rate | 8.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 69 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 17.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 103 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 12.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 110 of 183 |
| Population growth | 0.25 % | 2025 | 154 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 7.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 161 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 9.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 165 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.43 children/woman | 2024 | 166 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2022 | 1 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Health expenditure | 11.2 % | 2024 | 14 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 11.67 per 1,000 | 2021 | 15 of 196 |
| Physicians | 4.41 per 1,000 | 2021 | 20 of 193 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 3 per 100,000 | 2024 | 21 of 206 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 13.4 % | 2024 | 42 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.8 % | 2024 | 58 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 98.7 % | 2024 | 61 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 93 % | 2024 | 74 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 1.9 per 1,000 | 2022 | 111 of 190 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of men | 81.9 kg | 2004 | 12 of 48 |
| Average height of men | 179.7 cm | 2014 | 13 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 165.7 cm | 2014 | 17 of 198 |
| Average weight of women | 66.7 kg | 2004 | 21 of 48 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 5.8 % | 2024 | 42 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult women | 16.5 % | 2024 | 43 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 8.7 L/person | 2024 | 49 of 202 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 64 of 190 |
| Adult obesity | 17.5 % | 2024 | 65 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 25.9 % | 2024 | 79 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 18.5 % | 2024 | 85 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 20.3 % | 2024 | 89 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 14.6 % | 2024 | 119 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 25.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 122 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.2 % | 2020 | 20 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 28.9 % | 2020 | 24 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.8 % | 2020 | 27 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.5 % | 2020 | 36 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 21.4 % | 2024 | 41 of 212 |
| Frequent prayer | 18.3 % | 2014 | 73 of 80 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 8.1 % | 2020 | 78 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.8 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 60.8 % | 2020 | 106 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 9.7 % | 2022 | 107 of 112 |
| Importance of religion in life | 28 % | 2022 | 107 of 114 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.2 | 2003 | 128 of 203 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.23 | 2003 | 152 of 204 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.06 | 2003 | 177 of 205 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 29.3 | 2023 | 27 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.9 % | 2023 | 47 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 0.8 % | 2023 | 56 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 22.3 % | 2023 | 155 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude of the country's center | 62.4 ° | 2026 | 6 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 3,218 km | 2026 | 36 of 227 |
| Total area | 528,860 km² | 2024 | 49 of 212 |
| Land area | 407,270 km² | 2024 | 58 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 2,211 km | 2026 | 84 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Population density | 26 inh./km² | 2024 | 177 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable fresh water per person | 16,306 m³/inh. | 2022 | 37 of 181 |
| Average elevation | 320 m | 2026 | 110 of 166 |
| Highest point | 2,100 m | 2026 | 116 of 229 |
| Average annual rainfall | 624 mm | 2022 | 127 of 180 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 5.1 % | 2015 | 140 of 212 |
| Lowest point | -2 m | 2026 | 200 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 68.6 % | 2024 | 19 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 15.8 % | 2025 | 118 of 210 |
| Arable land | 6.2 % | 2024 | 126 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 7.3 % | 2024 | 186 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.85 | 2025 | 2 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.89 | 2025 | 3 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.96 | 2025 | 5 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.8 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.64 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.94 | 2025 | 10 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.95 | 2025 | 13 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of association index | 0.93 | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.99 | 2025 | 1 of 174 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.96 | 2025 | 2 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.94 | 2025 | 4 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.98 | 2025 | 4 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.93 | 2025 | 6 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.96 | 2025 | 6 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.95 | 2025 | 10 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 2.29 | 2025 | 17 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political corruption index | 0.01 | 2025 | 2 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.74 | 2025 | 4 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.63 | 2025 | 4 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.96 | 2025 | 5 of 205 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.99 | 2025 | 5 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.97 | 2025 | 7 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 80 pts | 2024 | 8 of 179 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.82 | 2025 | 9 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.57 | 2025 | 11 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 2.59 | 2025 | 12 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.85 | 2025 | 54 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 52.2 % | 2025 | 6 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 45 % | 2025 | 15 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 6 % | 2012 | 16 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,919 | 2025 | 168 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 87.3 /100 | 2025 | 27 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 27 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 34 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 56.3 /100 | 2025 | 44 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 58 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 16.4 pts | 2025 | 12 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with a medical diagnosis | 2025 | 24 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 8 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Varies or other | 2025 | 7 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 54 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 100 % | 1987 | 1 of 204 |
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 18 wks | 2026 | 8 of 61 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 1.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 12 of 213 |
| Maternal mortality | 4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 14 of 192 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0 /10 | 2024 | 1 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 210 |
| Trade union membership rate | 65.2 % | 2019 | 4 of 137 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 90 % | 2019 | 6 of 99 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Recognised under conditions | 2026 | 15 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2026 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Sweden?
Sweden has about 10,596,620 inhabitants (2025), ranking 91 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Sweden?
GDP per capita is $63,133 /inh. (2025): Sweden ranks 19 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Sweden?
Annual inflation is 0.7 % (2025); Sweden ranks 31 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Sweden?
The unemployment rate is 8.7 % (2025); Sweden ranks 139 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Sweden stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Sweden has $63,133 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Sweden come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.