R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of in Sweden
Sweden: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of was 0.1646 Percentage of GDP in 2024. ▼ Falling
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of in Sweden, 2000–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of in Sweden is 0.1646 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of in Sweden peaked at 0.1826 Percentage of GDP in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.1089 Percentage of GDP, in 2007.
That places Sweden 16th out of 37 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.1826 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 0.174 Percentage of GDP | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 0.1648 Percentage of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 0.1564 Percentage of GDP | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 0.1322 Percentage of GDP | -15.5% |
| 2005 | 0.111 Percentage of GDP | -16.0% |
| 2006 | 0.11 Percentage of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 0.1089 Percentage of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 0.1215 Percentage of GDP | +11.6% |
| 2009 | 0.1393 Percentage of GDP | +14.7% |
| 2010 | 0.1228 Percentage of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2011 | 0.1103 Percentage of GDP | -10.2% |
| 2012 | 0.1256 Percentage of GDP | +13.9% |
| 2013 | 0.1385 Percentage of GDP | +10.3% |
| 2014 | 0.1393 Percentage of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 0.1329 Percentage of GDP | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 0.1294 Percentage of GDP | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 0.1263 Percentage of GDP | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 0.1235 Percentage of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 0.1208 Percentage of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 0.1303 Percentage of GDP | +7.9% |
| 2021 | 0.1271 Percentage of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 0.1474 Percentage of GDP | +16.0% |
| 2023 | 0.1673 Percentage of GDP | +13.5% |
| 2024 | 0.1646 Percentage of GDP | -1.6% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 0.1646 Percentage of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.1406 Percentage of GDP, 1.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 0.1646 Percentage of GDP is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.128 Percentage of GDP, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1401 Percentage of GDP | 0.1089 Percentage of GDP | 0.1826 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1269 Percentage of GDP | 0.1103 Percentage of GDP | 0.1393 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1473 Percentage of GDP | 0.1271 Percentage of GDP | 0.1673 Percentage of GDP | 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 r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of in Sweden?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of in Sweden was 0.1646 Percentage of GDP in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1826 Percentage of GDP in 2000.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1089 Percentage of GDP in 2007.
- How does Sweden rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of?
- Sweden ranks 16th out of 37 countries with data for 2024.
- Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — sum of rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Sum of tax incentive support for business R&D (GTARD) and government-financed BERD. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The OECD R&D Tax Incentives database provides a set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of central and subnational government support for business R&D in form of R&D tax incentives and direct funding across OECD member countries and other major economies. This includes time-series indicators of tax expenditures for R&D, based on the latest OECD data collection on tax incentive support for R&D expenditures. Estimates of the cost of R&D tax support at subnational government level are reported whenever such provisions are applicable and relevant data are available. These estimates of the cost of central and subnational R&D tax relief have been combined with data on direct government funding of business expenditure on R&D (BERD), as compiled by National Statistical Offices based on reports from firms, in order to provide a more complete picture of government efforts to promote business R&D. Furthermore, these estimates are combined with data on Government budget allocations for R&D (GBARD) in the broader context of overall budgetary support for R&D activities undertaken by governments. Government budget allocations for R&D include direct funding provided to all sectors, including contributions to R&D programmes abroad. OECD (2019) provides a practical guide to using the OECD R&D Tax Incentives database, describing the R&D tax incentive time series data and highlighting their potential for internationally comparative work through descriptive indicators and econometric analysis.