Economic Outlook No 116 — Current account balance in Sweden
Sweden: Economic Outlook No 116 — Current account balance was 556.63 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 116 — Current account balance in Sweden, 1975–2026
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
In 2026, economic outlook no 116 — current account balance in Sweden stood at 556.63 billion. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 573.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 116 — current account balance in Sweden peaked at 556.63 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, -43.50 billion, in 1992.
That places Sweden 4th out of 36 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook No 116 — Current account balance in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -1.33 billion | — |
| 1976 | -6.88 billion | +416.4% |
| 1977 | -9.28 billion | +34.8% |
| 1978 | -884.82 million | -90.5% |
| 1979 | -9.91 billion | +1020.2% |
| 1980 | -18.17 billion | +83.4% |
| 1981 | -14.36 billion | -21.0% |
| 1982 | -21.50 billion | +49.8% |
| 1983 | -5.70 billion | -73.5% |
| 1984 | 6.00 billion | -205.3% |
| 1985 | -10.00 billion | -266.7% |
| 1986 | 6.60 billion | -166.0% |
| 1987 | 1.80 billion | -72.7% |
| 1988 | -3.00 billion | -266.7% |
| 1989 | -20.00 billion | +566.7% |
| 1990 | -37.10 billion | +85.5% |
| 1991 | -28.40 billion | -23.5% |
| 1992 | -43.50 billion | +53.2% |
| 1993 | -20.70 billion | -52.4% |
| 1994 | 17.70 billion | -185.5% |
| 1995 | 59.60 billion | +236.7% |
| 1996 | 63.80 billion | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 77.80 billion | +21.9% |
| 1998 | 75.40 billion | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 86.50 billion | +14.7% |
| 2000 | 91.80 billion | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 115.30 billion | +25.6% |
| 2002 | 113.30 billion | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 156.90 billion | +38.5% |
| 2004 | 167.80 billion | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 174.40 billion | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 252.10 billion | +44.6% |
| 2007 | 267.30 billion | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 263.10 billion | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 197.10 billion | -25.1% |
| 2010 | 208.60 billion | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 202.50 billion | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 204.70 billion | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 164.90 billion | -19.4% |
| 2014 | 130.40 billion | -20.9% |
| 2015 | 109.80 billion | -15.8% |
| 2016 | 82.70 billion | -24.7% |
| 2017 | 94.50 billion | +14.3% |
| 2018 | 106.60 billion | +12.8% |
| 2019 | 267.90 billion | +151.3% |
| 2020 | 293.10 billion | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 378.50 billion | +29.1% |
| 2022 | 292.50 billion | -22.7% |
| 2023 | 405.60 billion | +38.7% |
| 2024 | 518.90 billion | +27.9% |
| 2025 | 546.06 billion | +5.2% |
| 2026 | 556.63 billion | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -5.66 billion | -9.91 billion | -884.82 million | 5 |
| 1980s | -7.83 billion | -21.50 billion | 6.60 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.11 billion | -43.50 billion | 86.50 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 179.91 billion | 91.80 billion | 267.30 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 157.26 billion | 82.70 billion | 267.90 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 427.33 billion | 292.50 billion | 556.63 billion | 7 |
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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)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 10.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 63,133 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 2.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 9.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 620,014 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8714 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 55,014 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook no 116 — current account balance in Sweden?
- Economic outlook no 116 — current account balance in Sweden was 556.63 billion in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 116 — current account balance recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 556.63 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 116 — current account balance recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was -43.50 billion in 1992.
- How does Sweden rank for economic outlook no 116 — current account balance?
- Sweden ranks 4th out of 36 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic outlook no 116 — current account balance rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 573.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Economic Outlook No 116 — Current account balance. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD Economic Outlook presents the OECD’s analysis of the major global economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments. OECD (2024), OECD Economic Outlook No 116 (Edition 2024/2) EO116 Database documentation EO116 Last historical points OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact: eco.outlook@oecd.org