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  • GDP down in June

    Swedish GDP decreased by 0.2 percent in June, seasonally adjusted and compared with the previous month, according to the preliminary compilation of the GDP indicator. For the second quarter as a whole GDP increased with 1.4 percent compared with the preceding quarter. Calendar adjusted GDP for June was 2.4 percent higher than in the corresponding month of the preceding year, while GDP for the quarter as a whole was 2.8 percent higher than in the second quarter of 2025.

  • Net trade balance at SEK 2.6 billion in June

    In June 2026, Swedish exports of goods amounted to SEK 197.9 billion, and imports of goods amounted to SEK 195.3 billion. As a result, the net trade balance was SEK 2.6 billion.

  • Population by Labour market status, May 2026

    People in employment aged 15 to 74 numbered 5 309 000 in May 2026. The number of employed increased by 27 000 people compared with May 2025. In the 20 to 65 age range, 271 000 people were unemployed. This equals a share of 5.2 percent expressed as a percentage of the labour force and a decrease of 0.2 percentage points compared with the same period of the previous year.

  • Floating mortgage interest rate continues to decline

    The average interest rates for housing loans with maturities up to and including 5 years declined in June 2026 compared with the previous month. The average floating interest rate on new agreements for housing loans decreased to 2.75 percent in June, from 2.78 percent in May. The interest rate on new agreements for lending to non-financial corporations was 3.31 percent in June 2026, which is the lowest level since September 2022.