Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Sweden
Sweden: Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 7.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 8.1%
World rank
88th
of 169 countries
All-time high
54.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1970
All-time low
7.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2013
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Sweden, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Sweden is 7.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 8.1% on the previous year and down 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Sweden peaked at 54.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 7.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2013.
That places Sweden 88th out of 169 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Sweden, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 54.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 49.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1972 | 42.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.6% |
| 1973 | 35.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 1974 | 33.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 1975 | 28.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.1% |
| 1976 | 26.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1977 | 24.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1978 | 21.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 1979 | 19.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 1980 | 17.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 1981 | 18.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.0% |
| 1982 | 21.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.1% |
| 1983 | 22.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 22.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 22.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 17.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.2% |
| 1987 | 15.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 1988 | 13.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 1989 | 13.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 11.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.3% |
| 1991 | 10.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 10.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 12.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.0% |
| 1994 | 12.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 10.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 1996 | 9.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1997 | 11.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.0% |
| 1998 | 11.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 11.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 12.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 13.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 12.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 2003 | 10.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.9% |
| 2004 | 9.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 2005 | 9.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 8.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 8.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.4% |
| 2008 | 7.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 8.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 8.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 7.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 7.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 7.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 7.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 9.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.5% |
| 2016 | 9.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 9.01 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 8.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 9.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 8.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 8.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 2022 | 9.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.9% |
| 2023 | 8.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 8.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2025 | 7.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 7.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.8065 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 9.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 7.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.7565 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 10.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 33.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 19.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 54.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 13.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 22.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 9.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 12.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 13.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 9.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 9.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 85 Sierra Leone 9.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 86 Morocco 8.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 87 Honduras 8.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 89 Norway 7.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 90 Sao Tome and Principe 7.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 91 China 6.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
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$), annual growth rate 18.58 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Sweden?
- Gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Sweden was 7.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 54.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2013.
- How does Sweden rank for gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Sweden ranks 88th out of 169 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. 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 Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross national expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.