Share of services as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Sweden
Sweden: Share of services as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita was 70.0% in 2010. ▲ Rising
Latest (2010)
70.0%
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
11th
of 43 countries
All-time high
72.6%
in 2009
All-time low
39.1%
in 1874
Years of data
211
1800–2010
Share of services as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Sweden, 1800–2010
Source: Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of services as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Sweden is 70.0%, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of services as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Sweden peaked at 72.6% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 39.1%, in 1874.
Sweden ranks 11th of 43 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 211 years of available data.
Share of services as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita in Sweden, year by year
| Year | % GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 44.4% | — |
| 1801 | 44.0% | -0.9% |
| 1802 | 45.8% | +4.1% |
| 1803 | 46.7% | +2.0% |
| 1804 | 48.0% | +2.8% |
| 1805 | 45.7% | -4.8% |
| 1806 | 47.5% | +3.9% |
| 1807 | 46.0% | -3.2% |
| 1808 | 48.2% | +4.8% |
| 1809 | 44.3% | -8.1% |
| 1810 | 44.5% | +0.5% |
| 1811 | 44.5% | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 48.4% | +8.8% |
| 1813 | 46.7% | -3.5% |
| 1814 | 46.0% | -1.5% |
| 1815 | 44.4% | -3.5% |
| 1816 | 45.6% | +2.7% |
| 1817 | 46.3% | +1.5% |
| 1818 | 45.6% | -1.5% |
| 1819 | 44.6% | -2.2% |
| 1820 | 43.5% | -2.5% |
| 1821 | 44.2% | +1.6% |
| 1822 | 45.5% | +2.9% |
| 1823 | 46.0% | +1.1% |
| 1824 | 44.8% | -2.6% |
| 1825 | 44.9% | +0.2% |
| 1826 | 46.3% | +3.1% |
| 1827 | 43.4% | -6.3% |
| 1828 | 43.4% | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 45.4% | +4.6% |
| 1830 | 45.0% | -0.9% |
| 1831 | 45.0% | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 44.1% | -2.0% |
| 1833 | 44.5% | +0.9% |
| 1834 | 45.0% | +1.1% |
| 1835 | 44.5% | -1.1% |
| 1836 | 43.5% | -2.2% |
| 1837 | 44.6% | +2.5% |
| 1838 | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| 1839 | 42.8% | -3.2% |
| 1840 | 43.0% | +0.5% |
| 1841 | 43.4% | +0.9% |
| 1842 | 43.8% | +0.9% |
| 1843 | 43.1% | -1.6% |
| 1844 | 42.0% | -2.6% |
| 1845 | 43.4% | +3.3% |
| 1846 | 42.8% | -1.4% |
| 1847 | 42.3% | -1.2% |
| 1848 | 43.0% | +1.7% |
| 1849 | 42.9% | -0.2% |
| 1850 | 42.4% | -1.2% |
| 1851 | 42.5% | +0.2% |
| 1852 | 42.5% | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 43.7% | +2.8% |
| 1854 | 41.9% | -4.1% |
| 1855 | 42.0% | +0.2% |
| 1856 | 42.1% | +0.2% |
| 1857 | 42.2% | +0.2% |
| 1858 | 41.3% | -2.1% |
| 1859 | 41.5% | +0.5% |
| 1860 | 42.0% | +1.2% |
| 1861 | 42.4% | +1.0% |
| 1862 | 42.2% | -0.5% |
| 1863 | 41.1% | -2.6% |
| 1864 | 41.7% | +1.5% |
| 1865 | 42.9% | +2.9% |
| 1866 | 42.6% | -0.7% |
| 1867 | 40.9% | -4.0% |
| 1868 | 42.2% | +3.2% |
| 1869 | 40.5% | -4.0% |
| 1870 | 39.7% | -2.0% |
| 1871 | 40.0% | +0.8% |
| 1872 | 39.6% | -1.0% |
| 1873 | 40.0% | +1.0% |
| 1874 | 39.1% | -2.2% |
| 1875 | 39.8% | +1.8% |
| 1876 | 39.9% | +0.3% |
| 1877 | 40.1% | +0.5% |
| 1878 | 40.0% | -0.2% |
| 1879 | 40.2% | +0.5% |
| 1880 | 40.7% | +1.2% |
| 1881 | 40.7% | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 40.6% | -0.2% |
| 1883 | 41.0% | +1.0% |
| 1884 | 41.5% | +1.2% |
| 1885 | 41.8% | +0.7% |
| 1886 | 42.2% | +1.0% |
| 1887 | 43.3% | +2.6% |
| 1888 | 43.1% | -0.5% |
| 1889 | 42.8% | -0.7% |
| 1890 | 43.5% | +1.6% |
| 1891 | 42.6% | -2.1% |
| 1892 | 42.0% | -1.4% |
| 1893 | 41.9% | -0.2% |
| 1894 | 41.4% | -1.2% |
| 1895 | 41.2% | -0.5% |
| 1896 | 41.0% | -0.5% |
| 1897 | 40.5% | -1.2% |
| 1898 | 41.7% | +3.0% |
| 1899 | 41.5% | -0.5% |
| 1900 | 41.4% | -0.2% |
| 1901 | 41.5% | +0.2% |
| 1902 | 42.4% | +2.2% |
| 1903 | 42.3% | -0.2% |
| 1904 | 42.6% | +0.7% |
| 1905 | 43.3% | +1.6% |
| 1906 | 42.6% | -1.6% |
| 1907 | 43.5% | +2.1% |
| 1908 | 43.0% | -1.1% |
| 1909 | 44.0% | +2.3% |
| 1910 | 42.5% | -3.4% |
| 1911 | 42.5% | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 42.8% | +0.7% |
| 1913 | 41.6% | -2.8% |
| 1914 | 42.6% | +2.4% |
| 1915 | 44.8% | +5.2% |
| 1916 | 42.6% | -4.9% |
| 1917 | 41.3% | -3.1% |
| 1918 | 44.3% | +7.3% |
| 1919 | 45.6% | +2.9% |
| 1920 | 47.1% | +3.3% |
| 1921 | 49.3% | +4.7% |
| 1922 | 49.7% | +0.8% |
| 1923 | 51.2% | +3.0% |
| 1924 | 51.6% | +0.8% |
| 1925 | 51.8% | +0.4% |
| 1926 | 51.8% | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 52.5% | +1.4% |
| 1928 | 52.8% | +0.6% |
| 1929 | 52.0% | -1.5% |
| 1930 | 52.6% | +1.2% |
| 1931 | 55.0% | +4.6% |
| 1932 | 56.7% | +3.1% |
| 1933 | 55.5% | -2.1% |
| 1934 | 53.7% | -3.2% |
| 1935 | 52.2% | -2.8% |
| 1936 | 50.5% | -3.3% |
| 1937 | 49.3% | -2.4% |
| 1938 | 49.1% | -0.4% |
| 1939 | 50.4% | +2.6% |
| 1940 | 52.1% | +3.4% |
| 1941 | 50.4% | -3.3% |
| 1942 | 49.2% | -2.4% |
| 1943 | 48.2% | -2.0% |
| 1944 | 48.2% | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 46.9% | -2.7% |
| 1946 | 47.1% | +0.4% |
| 1947 | 47.9% | +1.7% |
| 1948 | 47.7% | -0.4% |
| 1949 | 48.0% | +0.6% |
| 1950 | 46.3% | -3.5% |
| 1951 | 42.7% | -7.8% |
| 1952 | 44.2% | +3.5% |
| 1953 | 46.5% | +5.2% |
| 1954 | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| 1955 | 47.1% | +1.9% |
| 1956 | 47.3% | +0.4% |
| 1957 | 48.5% | +2.5% |
| 1958 | 49.0% | +1.0% |
| 1959 | 49.6% | +1.2% |
| 1960 | 49.2% | -0.8% |
| 1961 | 49.5% | +0.6% |
| 1962 | 49.4% | -0.2% |
| 1963 | 50.6% | +2.4% |
| 1964 | 50.3% | -0.6% |
| 1965 | 50.9% | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 52.7% | +3.5% |
| 1967 | 54.0% | +2.5% |
| 1968 | 55.4% | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 55.4% | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 55.2% | -0.4% |
| 1971 | 56.4% | +2.2% |
| 1972 | 57.5% | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 57.0% | -0.9% |
| 1974 | 55.2% | -3.2% |
| 1975 | 55.8% | +1.1% |
| 1976 | 57.4% | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 60.2% | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 62.1% | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 62.3% | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 62.6% | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 64.1% | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 64.3% | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 64.0% | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 63.1% | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 63.1% | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 63.5% | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 63.8% | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 64.2% | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 64.0% | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 65.4% | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 67.3% | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 68.4% | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 69.6% | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 68.2% | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 66.7% | -2.2% |
| 1996 | 67.6% | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 67.5% | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 67.2% | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 67.6% | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 68.1% | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 68.7% | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 68.9% | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 69.3% | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 68.9% | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 69.2% | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 69.0% | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 68.8% | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 70.3% | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 72.6% | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 70.0% | -3.6% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 70.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 71.8%, 97% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 70.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 72.0%, 97% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800s | 46.1% | 44.0% | 48.2% | 10 |
| 1810s | 45.7% | 44.4% | 48.4% | 10 |
| 1820s | 44.7% | 43.4% | 46.3% | 10 |
| 1830s | 44.3% | 42.8% | 45.0% | 10 |
| 1840s | 43.0% | 42.0% | 43.8% | 10 |
| 1850s | 42.2% | 41.3% | 43.7% | 10 |
| 1860s | 41.9% | 40.5% | 42.9% | 10 |
| 1870s | 39.8% | 39.1% | 40.2% | 10 |
| 1880s | 41.8% | 40.6% | 43.3% | 10 |
| 1890s | 41.7% | 40.5% | 43.5% | 10 |
| 1900s | 42.7% | 41.4% | 44.0% | 10 |
| 1910s | 43.1% | 41.3% | 45.6% | 10 |
| 1920s | 51.0% | 47.1% | 52.8% | 10 |
| 1930s | 52.5% | 49.1% | 56.7% | 10 |
| 1940s | 48.6% | 46.9% | 52.1% | 10 |
| 1950s | 46.7% | 42.7% | 49.6% | 10 |
| 1960s | 51.7% | 49.2% | 55.4% | 10 |
| 1970s | 57.9% | 55.2% | 62.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 63.7% | 62.6% | 64.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 67.5% | 65.4% | 69.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 69.4% | 68.1% | 72.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 70.0% | 70.0% | 70.0% | 1 |
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 share of services as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Sweden?
- Share of services as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita in Sweden was 70.0% in 2010, according to Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of services as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 72.6% in 2009.
- What is the lowest share of services as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.1% in 1874.
- How does Sweden rank for share of services as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita?
- Sweden ranks 11th out of 43 countries with data for 2010.
- Is share of services as a share of gdp vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Herrendorf et al. and Groningen Growth and Development Centre (2015) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of services as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The vertical axis shows historical estimates of the value of services divided by gross domestic product, expressed as a percentage. The horizontal axis shows GDP per capita, adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.