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  • SEK 57 billion donated by non-profit organisations in 2021

    The contribution of the civil society to GDP amounted to SEK 161 billion or 3.3 percent of Sweden´s total economy in 2021. Development and housing contributed the most. Number of employees in the civil society increased with 2 per cent to nearly 192 000 persons, where 61 percent were women. The government issued a total of SEK 3.2 billion in corona-related contributions.

  • Number of organisations in civil society increased

    In 2020, there were 206 506 organisations in civil society, which is 1.5 percent more than in 2019. Since 2016, the number of organisations has increased by 4.0 percent. The largest proportion of organisations was located in development and housing, followed by culture and recreation.

  • Number of organisations in civil society decreased

    In 2019, there were 256 657 organisations in civil society, which is 2.5 percent less than in 2018. Since 2015, the number of organisations has increased by 5.3 percent. The largest proportion of organisations was located in development and housing, followed by culture and recreation.

  • Number of organisations in civil society increased

    In 2018, there were 263 343 organisations in civil society, which is 2.2 percent more than in 2017. Since 2014, the number of organisations has increased by 10.7 percent. The largest proportion of organisations was located in development and housing, followed by recreation and culture.

  • Civil society’s contribution to GDP was 3.2 percent in 2017

    Total production in civil society was SEK 251 billion in 2017. This includes SEK 37 billion in payments from public administration. Value added in civil society amounted to SEK 146 billion. This means that the contribution of civil society to Sweden’s GDP was 3.2 percent in 2017.