Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Sweden
Sweden: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 141.38 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Sweden, 2014–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Sweden stood at 141.38 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 600.4% on the previous year and up 737,655.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Sweden peaked at 710.01 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2015.
Sweden ranks 45th of 130 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 19,163 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 710.01 million | — |
| 2019 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 186.48 million | — |
| 2022 | 20.19 million | -89.2% |
| 2023 | 141.38 million | +600.4% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 141.38 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 47.61 million, 3.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 141.38 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.64 million, 8.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 118.34 million | 0 | 710.01 million | 6 |
| 2020s | 87.01 million | 0 | 186.48 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More economy & growth data for Sweden
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 599.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.62 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.12 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0143 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 903.41 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 1.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0104 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 659.66 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Sweden?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Sweden was 141.38 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 710.01 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2015.
- How does Sweden rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Sweden ranks 45th out of 130 countries with data for 2023.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 737,655.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Direct economic loss attributed to disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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