Swedish Economy Report

The Swedish Economy Report is the English translation of the summary of the report Konjunkturläget. The report provides forecasts and analyses of the Swedish and international economy.

2026-03-25 | MARCH 2026

The Recovery Continues Despite War in the Middle East

Growth in the Swedish economy slows in the first quarter of this year as consumption increases more slowly. However, as domestic demand gathers pace, the downturn gradually fades towards the end of 2026. The war in the Middle East has a dampening effect on the economy, primarily through higher inflation.

2025-12-19 | DECEMBER 2025 | SWEDISH ECONOMY REPORT

Swedish Economy Report December 2025

Demand in the economy grew broadly in the third quarter. The recovery will continue over the coming quarters, and the recession will come to an end in the second half of 2026. Key drivers of the recovery include rising real wages and expansionary economic policy.

2025-09-24 | SEPTEMBER 2025 | THE SWEDISH ECONOMY REPORT

The Swedish Economy Report September

Household consumption has increased for four consecutive quarters, and households’ percep-tion of the economy continued to improve during the summer. Household spending will be an important driver of the continued recovery. This is according to the latest forecast in our re-port The Swedish Economy.

2025-06-17 | JUNE 2025 |

Swedish Economy June 2025

Swedish GDP declined in the first quarter of this year. The trade policy of the US administration is having a dampening effect on the global economy, both through higher tariffs and the uncertainty the policy creates. This is contributing to continued weak growth in the export market for Swedish firms this year and next. Nevertheless, the economy is expected to begin recovering in the second half of the year.

2025-03-26 | MARCH 2025 | SWEDISH ECONOMY REPORT

Fragile recovery this year

Sweden is experiencing an economic downturn where high inflation and uncertainty about future economic developments are holding back both consumption and investments. This uncertainty furthermore means there is a risk that the weak economic trend will continue longer than forecasted.

2024-12-20 | DECEMBER 2024

Restrained households delay the recovery

2024-09-27 | SEPTEMBER 2024

Swedish Economy Report September 2024

2024-06-20 | JUNE 2024

Swedish Economy Report June 2024

2024-03-26 | MARCH 2024

The recession bottoms out this year

2023-12-20 | DECEMBER 2023

Swedish Economy Set to Grow Again in 2024

2023-09-27 | SEPTEMBER 2023

High Inflation and Rising Interest Rates Erode Household Purchasing Power

2023-06-23 | JUNE 2023

Swedish Economy Report June 2023

2023-03-29 | MARCH 2023