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  • Economic growth on hold

    The Swedish economy is still in recession. This is shown by Statistics Sweden’s business cycle clock. Household consumption lacks growth and the export of goods has started to decline. But there are also signs of an optimistic view of the future. Further information can be found in Statistics Sweden’s periodical, “Sveriges ekonomi – statistiskt perspektiv” (in Swedish).

  • Weak investments in dwellings dampened economic growth

    The Swedish economy shrank marginally in both the fourth quarter and in the year of 2023. Weak investments in dwellings continues to dampen GDP growth and weaker export fails to push economy up compared with the third quarter. Further information can be found in Statistics Sweden’s periodical, “Sveriges ekonomi – statistiskt perspektiv” (in Swedish).

  • Weak domestic demand

    The Swedish business cycle continues to be weak. The economy stands still with almost zero growth. The main reason is low domestic demand. Net Foreign Trade were stronger at the end of 2023 with higher export of goods than import of goods. Further information can be found in Statistics Sweden’s periodical, “Sveriges ekonomi – statistiskt perspektiv” (in Swedish).

  • Rising exports boost a weak economy

    The Swedish economy continues to be sluggish. Statistics Sweden’s Business Cycle Clock shows that the economy is still in recession. The GDP indicator however rose slightly in October and November. It was largely due to a strong export of goods. Further information can be found in Statistics Sweden’s periodical, “Sveriges ekonomi – statistiskt perspektiv” (in Swedish).

  • Sweden's economy still in recession

    Although the GDP indicator increased in October the economy is still in recession. High inflation and high interest rates kept consumption and housing investments down. Further information can be found in Statistics Sweden’s periodical, “Sveriges ekonomi – statistiskt perspektiv” (in Swedish).