Sweden GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Sweden is $760.48 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 2%. GDP per capita is $70,676.

Sweden GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Sweden has grown from $140.15 billion in 1980 to $760.48 billion in 2026.

Sweden GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Sweden. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

2.17%

Best Year

2010 (+5.8%)

Worst Year

2009 (-4.3%)

Years of Contraction

8 of 47

GDP per capita in Sweden rose from $62,662 in 2025 to $70,676 in 2026, an increase of 12.8%.

"Sweden GDP", "Sweden gross domestic product", and "Sweden economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Sweden

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Sweden for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Sweden nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$760,481,000,000	2%	$70,676	0.79%
2025	$668,999,000,000	1.5%	$62,662	0.83%
2024	$604,827,000,000	1%	$57,125	0.34%
2023	$578,991,000,000	-0.2%	$54,872	0.29%
2022	$575,071,000,000	1.3%	$54,657	0.67%
2021	$631,693,000,000	5.2%	$60,436	0.7%
2020	$544,266,000,000	-1.9%	$52,438	0.49%
2019	$530,894,000,000	2.6%	$51,405	0.96%
2018	$549,649,000,000	1.8%	$53,728	1.09%
2017	$535,172,000,000	1.9%	$52,881	1.25%
2016	$513,058,000,000	2.1%	$51,331	1.46%
2015	$501,602,000,000	4.4%	$50,919	1.07%
2014	$577,728,000,000	2.3%	$59,270	1.06%
2013	$584,125,000,000	1.1%	$60,563	0.93%
2012	$549,740,000,000	-0.4%	$57,529	0.77%
2011	$570,539,000,000	3.2%	$60,165	0.71%
2010	$492,751,000,000	5.8%	$52,334	0.8%
2009	$434,311,000,000	-4.3%	$46,497	0.92%
2008	$514,614,000,000	-0.9%	$55,596	0.79%
2007	$490,050,000,000	3.2%	$53,365	0.77%
2006	$422,526,000,000	4.7%	$46,364	0.72%
2005	$391,689,000,000	2.8%	$43,291	0.41%
2004	$384,546,000,000	4.2%	$42,673	0.39%
2003	$334,072,000,000	1.9%	$37,220	0.39%
2002	$267,371,000,000	2.3%	$29,905	0.36%
2001	$242,497,000,000	1.4%	$27,219	0.29%
2000	$262,902,000,000	4.6%	$29,597	0.25%
1999	$274,317,000,000	4.2%	$30,956	0.08%
1998	$270,888,000,000	4.2%	$30,594	0.07%
1997	$268,250,000,000	3.1%	$30,319	0.05%
1996	$291,952,000,000	1.7%	$33,009	0.08%
1995	$267,052,000,000	4.1%	$30,218	0.24%
1994	$228,700,000,000	4%	$25,940	0.81%
1993	$212,644,000,000	-1.8%	$24,316	0.61%
1992	$282,441,000,000	-1.1%	$32,494	0.56%
1991	$271,721,000,000	-1.1%	$31,434	0.62%
1990	$259,299,000,000	0.5%	$30,184	0.75%
1989	$216,543,000,000	2.6%	$25,395	0.8%
1988	$205,868,000,000	2.5%	$24,338	0.53%
1987	$181,810,000,000	3.4%	$21,608	0.38%
1986	$149,282,000,000	3.1%	$17,811	0.29%
1985	$112,932,000,000	2.3%	$13,512	0.18%
1984	$107,978,000,000	4.3%	$12,943	0.14%
1983	$103,682,000,000	2%	$12,446	0.05%
1982	$112,912,000,000	1.4%	$13,559	0.05%
1981	$127,935,000,000	4.5%	$15,371	0.06%
1980	$140,151,000,000	4.6%	$16,849	—

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Sweden GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Sweden through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Sweden nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$948,787,000,000	1.8%	$85,389	0.56%
2030	$909,888,000,000	1.8%	$82,351	0.6%
2029	$870,918,000,000	1.9%	$79,297	0.64%
2028	$834,286,000,000	2.1%	$76,448	0.68%
2027	$794,570,000,000	1.9%	$73,307	0.73%

Compare Sweden to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Sweden ranks #25 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Sweden?

The nominal GDP of Sweden in 2026 is $760.48 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Sweden 25th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Sweden?

The GDP growth rate of Sweden in 2026 is 2%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Sweden?

GDP per capita in Sweden in 2026 is $70,676, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Sweden expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Sweden to reach $948.79 billion by 2031, up from $760.48 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.