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  • GDP indicator down in October

    Sweden’s GDP decreased by 0.3 percent in October, seasonally adjusted and compared with the previous month, as shown by the preliminary compilation of the GDP indicator. Calander adjusted GDP was 2.1 percent higher than in the corresponding month of the preceding year.

  • Household consumption decreased in October 2025

    Household consumption decreased by 0.9 percent in October 2025, measured in in constant prices, calendar and seasonally adjusted figures, compared with September 2025. Compared with October 2024, household consumption increased by 2.3 percent, measured in constant prices and calendar adjusted figures.

  • Private sector production decreased in October 2025

    Private sector production decreased by 1.4 percent in October 2025 compared with September 2025 in seasonally adjusted figures, and increased by 3.6 percent compared with October 2024 in calendar adjusted figures.

  • Orders in industry increased in October

    Total orders in industry increased by 4.7 percent in October 2025 compared with September, in seasonally adjusted figures. Compared with October 2024, total orders in industry increased by 12.1 percent in calendar-adjusted figures.

  • Wage inequality among high earners

    Statistics on gender equality show clear differences between women and men in terms of wages and positions in the labour market. Women generally have lower wages than men and are underrepresented in many management positions in the private sector. However, in the public sector, the management positions are dominated by women. In general, men have higher wages than women and the difference become even clearer when the distribution of wages is examined.