Sweden Government Budget
-1.4%▲ +0.09 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Sweden's budget balance was -1.4% of GDP in 2025, a narrower deficit than the -1.5% recorded in 2024. The figure remains far from the all-time low of -10.9% of GDP in 1993 and below the all-time high of 3.7% in 1990. Data extend back to 1980.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.4% | -1.5% | 3.7%Dec 1990 | -10.9%Dec 1993 | 1980 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 34.9% | 33.9% | 68.9% | 32.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 27.2% | 27.4% | 30.4% | 14.8% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Sweden averaged -0.9% from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 3.7% in Dec 1990 and a record low of -10.9% in Dec 1993. The series is reported yearly with history from 1980.
The budget balance as a share of GDP measures the difference between general government revenue and expenditure relative to the size of Sweden's economy. It is expressed as a percentage of GDP and reported on an annual basis. The series spans from 1980 to 2025, covering both surplus and deficit years.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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