Gross capital formation in Sweden
Sweden: Gross capital formation was 170.37 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
170.37 billion current US$
Change on year
up 12.1%
World rank
23rd
of 187 countries
All-time high
170.37 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
5.23 billion current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Sweden, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Sweden is 170.37 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 12.1% on the previous year and up 42.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Sweden peaked at 170.37 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5.23 billion current US$, in 1960.
Sweden ranks 23rd of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Sweden, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.23 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 5.60 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1962 | 6.02 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1963 | 6.50 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1964 | 7.79 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1965 | 8.75 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1966 | 9.12 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 9.58 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1968 | 9.85 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 10.79 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1970 | 12.52 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1971 | 12.39 billion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1972 | 14.07 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1973 | 16.49 billion current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1974 | 20.14 billion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1975 | 25.71 billion current US$ | +27.7% |
| 1976 | 26.92 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 25.00 billion current US$ | -7.1% |
| 1978 | 24.10 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1979 | 31.83 billion current US$ | +32.1% |
| 1980 | 38.54 billion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 1981 | 30.54 billion current US$ | -20.8% |
| 1982 | 26.44 billion current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1983 | 24.10 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1984 | 26.13 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1985 | 29.95 billion current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1986 | 36.85 billion current US$ | +23.0% |
| 1987 | 46.98 billion current US$ | +27.5% |
| 1988 | 55.68 billion current US$ | +18.5% |
| 1989 | 64.59 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1990 | 76.11 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1991 | 67.51 billion current US$ | -11.3% |
| 1992 | 64.37 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1993 | 39.81 billion current US$ | -38.1% |
| 1994 | 45.79 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1995 | 54.64 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1996 | 58.96 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 53.60 billion current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 57.17 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 58.23 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 58.45 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 54.09 billion current US$ | -7.5% |
| 2002 | 57.76 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 70.98 billion current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2004 | 81.38 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2005 | 83.34 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 94.88 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2007 | 117.99 billion current US$ | +24.4% |
| 2008 | 123.31 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 88.86 billion current US$ | -27.9% |
| 2010 | 110.48 billion current US$ | +24.3% |
| 2011 | 132.58 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2012 | 120.91 billion current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2013 | 127.92 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 132.09 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 119.33 billion current US$ | -9.7% |
| 2016 | 124.92 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 134.28 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 139.26 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 129.95 billion current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 132.91 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 159.64 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2022 | 154.82 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 146.27 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 151.93 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 170.37 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 170.37 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 48.39 billion current US$, 3.5× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 170.37 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.72 billion current US$, 5.7× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.92 billion current US$ | 5.23 billion current US$ | 10.79 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 20.92 billion current US$ | 12.39 billion current US$ | 31.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 37.98 billion current US$ | 24.10 billion current US$ | 64.59 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 57.62 billion current US$ | 39.81 billion current US$ | 76.11 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 83.10 billion current US$ | 54.09 billion current US$ | 123.31 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 127.17 billion current US$ | 110.48 billion current US$ | 139.26 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 152.66 billion current US$ | 132.91 billion current US$ | 170.37 billion current US$ | 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$), annual growth rate 18.58 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Sweden?
- Gross capital formation in Sweden was 170.37 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 170.37 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.23 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does Sweden rank for gross capital formation?
- Sweden ranks 23rd out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.