Sweden Government Spending to GDP
49.4%▲ +0.11 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Government Spending to GDP in Sweden rose to 49.4% in Dec 2025 from 49.3% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.4% | 49.3% | 67.9%Dec 1993 | 48.3%Dec 2022 | 1980 – 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Government Spending to GDP in Sweden averaged 53.2% from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 67.9% in Dec 1993 and a record low of 48.3% in Dec 2022. The series is reported yearly with history from 1980.
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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