Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Sweden
Sweden: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 33.0% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
33.0%
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
38th
of 157 countries
All-time high
38.8%
in 1990
All-time low
26.9%
in 1974
Years of data
53
1972–2024
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Sweden, 1972–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Sweden recorded 33.0% for central government revenues as a share of gdp in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Sweden peaked at 38.8% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 26.9%, in 1974.
That places Sweden 38th out of 157 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 53 years of available data.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Sweden, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 28.4% | — |
| 1973 | 27.1% | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 26.9% | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 27.2% | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 31.5% | +16.0% |
| 1977 | 33.2% | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 32.6% | -1.6% |
| 1979 | 31.3% | -4.0% |
| 1980 | 31.0% | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 32.4% | +4.7% |
| 1982 | 33.5% | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 33.9% | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 34.3% | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 35.7% | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 35.3% | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 37.9% | +7.5% |
| 1988 | 37.6% | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 37.9% | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 38.8% | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 36.9% | -5.0% |
| 1992 | 36.9% | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 32.6% | -11.8% |
| 1994 | 31.0% | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 37.3% | +20.1% |
| 1996 | 38.1% | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 38.4% | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 38.1% | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 38.6% | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 36.0% | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 34.1% | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 34.2% | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 34.4% | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 35.9% | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 35.2% | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 35.6% | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 35.0% | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 34.2% | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 33.9% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 33.3% | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 33.0% | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 33.0% | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 32.7% | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 33.2% | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 34.1% | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 34.1% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 34.1% | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 33.4% | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 32.8% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 33.6% | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 34.4% | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 33.0% | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 33.0% | +0.0% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 33.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 33.0%, 1.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 33.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35.0%, 94% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.8% | 26.9% | 33.2% | 8 |
| 1980s | 34.9% | 31.0% | 37.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 36.6% | 31.0% | 38.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.3% | 34.1% | 38.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.5% | 32.7% | 34.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.4% | 32.8% | 34.4% | 5 |
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 central government revenues as a share of gdp in Sweden?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Sweden was 33.0% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 38.8% in 1990.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.9% in 1974.
- How does Sweden rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Sweden ranks 38th out of 157 countries with data for 2024.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Central government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.