Statistical news

General government finance surplus at SEK 44 billion in 2022

In 2022, general government net lending/net borrowing amounted to SEK 44 billion, which corresponds to 0,7 percent of GDP. This is an improvement with SEK 42 billion compared to 2021. The consolidated gross debt amounted to SEK 1 955 billion, 33 percent of GDP, which implies that Sweden meets the EU convergence requirements.

2023-03-31 • Excessive Deficit Procedure

More women among the participants in folk high school

Among all of those who participated in at least one course in folk high school during 2022, almost two out of three are women. The difference between the proportion of women and the proportion of men has increased slightly every year for the past five years.

2023-03-31 • Folk High School statistics

Expenditure on social protection decreased in relation to GDP

Social protection expenditures as a share of GDP decreased from 29.4 percent in 2020 to 28.0 percent in 2021. Social protection expenditures in current prices increased, but less compared to the increase of GDP.

2023-03-31 • Social protection expenditure and receipts in Sweden and Europe (ESSPROS)

GDP share of health and medical care was 11.3 percent

In 2021, health and medical care comprised 11.3 percent of GDP. General government financed 86 percent of the total costs, while households paid 13 percent of the total costs via patient fees and other fees.

2023-03-31 • System of Health Accounts (SHA)

Government budget allocations for R&D 2023

Central government budget allocations for R&D are expected to rise in 2023 and amount to SEK 46.8 billion, corresponding to 3.74 percent of the total Central government budget.

2023-03-30 • Government budget allocations for R&D