Government budget allocations for R&D
Upcoming publishing: 2026-12-09
The statistics show estimated R&D funding in the central government budget by expenditure area, objectives, recipient units and the estimated R&D funding from research foundations by objective and recipient units. The survey has been conducted since the 1970s.
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Key figures for Sweden
Government budget allocations for R&D (GBARD)
44 861 mnkr
Reference period: 2023
Share of GBARD in total appropriations
3.49 %
Reference period: 2023
Share of GBARD allocated to defence
3.03 %
Reference period: 2023
Statistical news
2026-06-04
In recent years, defence has emerged as a government priority, with historically large investments being made. A new report from Statistics Sweden examines the consequences this has had for defence-related research and development (R&D), analysing developments in the field over the period 2006–2026. Over time, both the defence budget and associated R&D funding have undergone significant changes. Much of this shift is driven by direct research appropriations to the defence sector and funding allocated to the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI). More recently, R&D funding for civil defence has also increased substantially. Sweden stands out for allocating a larger share of public funds to defence compared with both its Nordic neighbours and the EU as a whole.
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Name Type Date Share of GBARD allocated to defence and total civil socioeconomic objectives, 2024-2026 Table/graph 2026-03-19
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Publications
| Title | Language | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Defence, research, and change? 2006-2026 | Swedish | 2026-06-04 |
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