Nominal GDP for Sweden was US$604.7bn in 2024, up from US$579.3bn in 2023. The Swedish population was estimated at 10.6m in 2024 according to the IMF, while Germany is Sweden’s biggest trading partner.
Variables Surveyed for Sweden
Variables covered in our monthly analysis of Sweden include:
- Gross Domestic Product
- Household Consumption
- Gross Fixed Investment
- Mining and Manufacturing
Production - Consumer Prices
- Hourly Earnings
- Current Account
- General Government Budget
Balance - Interest Rates
- Krona Currency Forecasts
Consensus Forecasts for Sweden
Individual panellist forecasts are shown for each of the variables surveyed, along with the consensus (mean) forecast. The rows of forecasts are ranked by the GDP growth estimate for the current year, highest to lowest. in the PDF publication, we also show selected “comparison forecasters” including the IMF, OECD, and European Commission. The example below is an illustrative historical survey snapshot from September 2022, showing how individual forecasts and the consensus are presented.
Source: Consensus Forecasts – G-7 and Western Europe, September 2022
Special Surveys
In addition to the regular surveys for the variables listed above we also undertake a number of Special Surveys for Sweden on topics such as:- Quarterly Forecasts
- Long-Term 5 and 10 Year Forecasts
- Economic Policy Evaluation
- Trends in Productivity and Wages
- Corporate Profits and Real Interest Rates
- Forecast Probabilities
Main Data Sources for Sweden
- Statistics Sweden: Statistics Sweden is the Swedish government agency operating under the Ministry of Finance and responsible for producing official statistics for decision-making, debate and research.
- Sveriges Riksbank: The Riksbank is Sweden’s central bank. It aims to ensure that inflation is low and stable over time, and contributes to the stability and efficiency of the financial system and make sure that payments can be made. The Riksbank also issues Sweden's banknotes and coins.
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