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  • Public finances turned from surplus to deficit

    In 2023, general government net lending/net borrowing amounted to a deficit of SEK 40 billion, which corresponds to 0,6 percent of GDP. Compared to the previous year, public finances deteriorated by over SEK 110 billion. The consolidated gross debt amounted to SEK 1 966 billion, 31.2 percent of GDP. Therefore, Sweden meets the EU convergence requirements.

  • General government finance surplus at SEK 66 billion in 2022

    In 2022, general government net lending/net borrowing amounted to SEK 66 billion, which corresponds to 1,1 percent of GDP. This is an improvement with SEK 65 billion compared to 2021. The consolidated gross debt amounted to SEK 1 965 billion, 33 percent of GDP, which implies that Sweden meets the EU convergence requirements.

  • 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.

  • General government finances had a deficit of SEK 5 billion in 2021

    In 2021, general government net lending/net borrowing amounted to a deficit of SEK 5 billion and the consolidated gross debt amounted to SEK 1 981 billion. The size of the deficit in relation to GDP implies that Sweden meets the EU convergence requirements. Compared with 2020, general government finances were improved by SEK 135 billion.

  • General government finance deficit at SEK 13 billion in 2021

    In 2021, general government net lending/net borrowing amounted to a deficit of SEK 13 billion and the consolidated gross debt to SEK 1 974 billion. The size of the deficit in relation to GDP implies that Sweden did meet the EU convergence requirements. Compared with 2020, general government finances were improved by SEK 120 billion.