Production for the business sector decreased by 1.2 percent in April compared to March in seasonally adjusted figures. Comparing April with the same month last year, production for the business sector decreased by 0.6 percent in working day adjusted figures.

Real estate prices for one- or two-dwelling buildings increased by 1 percent during the last three month period, March – May 2013, compared to the previous period, December 2012 – February 2013. Prices increased by 4 percent on an annual basis during the last three month period March – May 2013, compared to the same period last year.

The number of sick days per employee during the sick pay period increased during the first quarter compared to the same quarter in 2012. In total the number of sick days per employee during the sick pay period was 1.82 compared to 1.74 in 2012.

At the start of 2013 Swedish growth continued strongly in a weak European environment, while GDP fell in several of the euro area's leading economies such as France and Italy. Household consumption and investments in inventory contributed the most to GDP growth. This is illustrated in an analysis of the statistics presented in The Swedish economy – a statistical perspective, number 2/2013.