Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Sweden
Sweden: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 536.22 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
536.22 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 10.8%
World rank
19th
of 158 countries
All-time high
536.22 billion US dollar
in 2025
All-time low
5.76 billion US dollar
in 1982
Years of data
44
1982–2025
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Sweden, 1982–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
Sweden recorded 536.22 billion US dollar for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in 2025. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
The figure is up 10.8% on the previous year and up 64.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Sweden peaked at 536.22 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5.76 billion US dollar, in 1982.
That places Sweden 19th out of 158 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Sweden, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 5.76 billion US dollar | — |
| 1983 | 6.62 billion US dollar | +15.0% |
| 1984 | 7.34 billion US dollar | +10.8% |
| 1985 | 10.77 billion US dollar | +46.7% |
| 1986 | 16.13 billion US dollar | +49.8% |
| 1987 | 23.94 billion US dollar | +48.4% |
| 1988 | 28.42 billion US dollar | +18.7% |
| 1989 | 38.22 billion US dollar | +34.5% |
| 1990 | 49.49 billion US dollar | +29.5% |
| 1991 | 53.53 billion US dollar | +8.2% |
| 1992 | 47.71 billion US dollar | -10.9% |
| 1993 | 44.56 billion US dollar | -6.6% |
| 1994 | 59.24 billion US dollar | +32.9% |
| 1995 | 69.09 billion US dollar | +16.6% |
| 1996 | 71.75 billion US dollar | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 65.92 billion US dollar | -8.1% |
| 1998 | 90.64 billion US dollar | +37.5% |
| 1999 | 82.68 billion US dollar | -8.8% |
| 2000 | 96.38 billion US dollar | +16.6% |
| 2001 | 102.64 billion US dollar | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 125.88 billion US dollar | +22.6% |
| 2003 | 178.12 billion US dollar | +41.5% |
| 2004 | 206.41 billion US dollar | +15.9% |
| 2005 | 202.13 billion US dollar | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 258.53 billion US dollar | +27.9% |
| 2007 | 328.92 billion US dollar | +27.2% |
| 2008 | 321.04 billion US dollar | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 364.14 billion US dollar | +13.4% |
| 2010 | 386.02 billion US dollar | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 379.64 billion US dollar | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 389.93 billion US dollar | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 407.98 billion US dollar | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 373.46 billion US dollar | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 325.13 billion US dollar | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 321.47 billion US dollar | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 343.72 billion US dollar | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 340.43 billion US dollar | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 345.37 billion US dollar | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 398.13 billion US dollar | +15.3% |
| 2021 | 427.25 billion US dollar | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 442.26 billion US dollar | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 491.20 billion US dollar | +11.1% |
| 2024 | 483.81 billion US dollar | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 536.22 billion US dollar | +10.8% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 536.22 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 58.89 billion US dollar, 9.1× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 536.22 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.99 billion US dollar, 17.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.15 billion US dollar | 5.76 billion US dollar | 38.22 billion US dollar | 8 |
| 1990s | 63.46 billion US dollar | 44.56 billion US dollar | 90.64 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 218.42 billion US dollar | 96.38 billion US dollar | 364.14 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 361.32 billion US dollar | 321.47 billion US dollar | 407.98 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 463.15 billion US dollar | 398.13 billion US dollar | 536.22 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More economy & growth data for Sweden
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 8.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.012 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 757.39 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 19.15 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -37.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0286 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,807 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 18.58 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Sweden?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Sweden was 536.22 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 536.22 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.76 billion US dollar in 1982.
- How does Sweden rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Sweden ranks 19th out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.