General government final consumption … current rate annual growth in Sweden
Sweden: General government final consumption … current rate annual growth was 2.26 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.26 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 51.4%
World rank
156th
of 185 countries
All-time high
20.43 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
1.3 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
65
1961–2025
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Sweden, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sweden recorded 2.26 % change on previous year for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in 2025.
The figure is down 51.4% on the previous year and down 55.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Sweden peaked at 20.43 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, 1.3 % change on previous year, in 1993.
Sweden ranks 156th of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption … current rate annual growth in Sweden, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.56 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 14.63 % change on previous year | +71.0% |
| 1963 | 11.66 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 1964 | 10.9 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1965 | 13.61 % change on previous year | +24.9% |
| 1966 | 15.74 % change on previous year | +15.6% |
| 1967 | 12.17 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 1968 | 11.72 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1969 | 9.69 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 1970 | 16.02 % change on previous year | +65.3% |
| 1971 | 13.32 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 1972 | 10.57 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 1973 | 11.09 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 1974 | 15.58 % change on previous year | +40.5% |
| 1975 | 20.43 % change on previous year | +31.2% |
| 1976 | 18.19 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 1977 | 20.2 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 1978 | 13.24 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 1979 | 13.55 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 15.86 % change on previous year | +17.1% |
| 1981 | 10.5 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 1982 | 8.82 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 1983 | 9.51 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1984 | 8.4 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 1985 | 7.41 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 1986 | 7.89 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1987 | 5.1 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 1988 | 6.39 % change on previous year | +25.4% |
| 1989 | 12.04 % change on previous year | +88.4% |
| 1990 | 15.08 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 1991 | 10.51 % change on previous year | -30.3% |
| 1992 | 3.94 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 1993 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -67.0% |
| 1994 | 2.77 % change on previous year | +113.3% |
| 1995 | 4.13 % change on previous year | +48.9% |
| 1996 | 4.04 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1997 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -37.6% |
| 1998 | 5.42 % change on previous year | +115.0% |
| 1999 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -49.1% |
| 2001 | 4.83 % change on previous year | +81.4% |
| 2002 | 6.8 % change on previous year | +40.7% |
| 2003 | 5.16 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2004 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -64.7% |
| 2005 | 3.05 % change on previous year | +67.5% |
| 2006 | 5.27 % change on previous year | +72.9% |
| 2007 | 4.35 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 2008 | 4.86 % change on previous year | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 2010 | 3 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 3.86 % change on previous year | +28.9% |
| 2012 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 4.19 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 2014 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 5.07 % change on previous year | +25.7% |
| 2016 | 6.27 % change on previous year | +23.6% |
| 2017 | 3.58 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 2018 | 4.57 % change on previous year | +27.7% |
| 2019 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 2020 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 2021 | 5.73 % change on previous year | +120.5% |
| 2022 | 6.18 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 8.39 % change on previous year | +35.7% |
| 2024 | 4.65 % change on previous year | -44.6% |
| 2025 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 2.26 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.1 % change on previous year, 44% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 2.26 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.67 % change on previous year, 29% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.08 % change on previous year | 8.56 % change on previous year | 15.74 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 15.22 % change on previous year | 10.57 % change on previous year | 20.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.19 % change on previous year | 5.1 % change on previous year | 15.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.49 % change on previous year | 1.3 % change on previous year | 15.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.21 % change on previous year | 1.82 % change on previous year | 6.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.14 % change on previous year | 3 % change on previous year | 6.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.97 % change on previous year | 2.26 % change on previous year | 8.39 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 153 East Timor 2.67 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Cameroon 2.52 % change on previous year compare
- 155 South Africa 2.32 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Bahamas 2.08 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Botswana 2 % change on previous year compare
- 159 Laos 1.97 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Sweden?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Sweden was 2.26 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 20.43 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Sweden rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu)?
- Sweden ranks 156th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.