Service exports in Sweden
Sweden: Service exports was 131.88 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
131.88 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 11.2%
World rank
18th
of 200 countries
All-time high
131.88 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
1.20 billion BoP, current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Service exports in Sweden, 1970–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, service exports in Sweden stood at 131.88 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 80.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service exports in Sweden peaked at 131.88 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.20 billion BoP, current US$, in 1970.
That places Sweden 18th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service exports in Sweden, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 1.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1972 | 1.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1973 | 1.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1974 | 2.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1975 | 2.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1976 | 2.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 2.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 3.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1979 | 4.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +45.3% |
| 1980 | 4.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1981 | 4.65 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1982 | 6.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.1% |
| 1983 | 6.29 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 6.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 6.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 6.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 8.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.5% |
| 1988 | 10.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1989 | 11.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 13.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1991 | 14.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1992 | 15.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1993 | 12.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -22.4% |
| 1994 | 13.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1995 | 15.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1996 | 16.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 17.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 16.73 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 18.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2000 | 19.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 21.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 21.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 26.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2004 | 34.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.5% |
| 2005 | 38.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2006 | 43.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2007 | 53.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2008 | 59.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 50.38 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 54.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 65.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 2012 | 64.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 74.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2014 | 75.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 72.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 75.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 74.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 76.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 81.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2020 | 72.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.3% |
| 2021 | 90.94 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.5% |
| 2022 | 96.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 105.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2024 | 118.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2025 | 131.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 131.88 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 24.56 billion BoP, current US$, 5.4× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 131.88 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24.77 billion BoP, current US$, 5.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 18.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 59.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 71.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 54.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 81.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 102.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 72.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 131.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 15 Luxembourg 166.79 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Belgium 159.87 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 South Korea 150.14 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 19 Poland 130.95 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 20 Denmark 128.90 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 21 Turkey 117.19 billion BoP, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 18.58 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service exports in Sweden?
- Service exports in Sweden was 131.88 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service exports recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 131.88 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service exports recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ in 1970.
- How does Sweden rank for service exports?
- Sweden ranks 18th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service exports rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Service exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. 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.