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Sweden Budget Deficit

General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP  GGXCNL_NGDP

-1.37% +0.35% (+20.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #51 Global Peak 3.70% (1990) Source IMF WEO

Sweden Budget Deficit (1980–2025)

Overview

Sweden's budget deficit stood at -1.37% in 2025, a rise of +0.35% from 2024. The IMF projects -1.37% by 2025. Sweden ranked 51st globally.

Data & projection

Year Budget Deficit YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 0.00% - -
2029* IMF 0.00% - -
2028* IMF -0.23% - -
2027* IMF -0.66% - -
2026* IMF -1.75% - -
2025* IMF -1.37% - -
2025 -1.37% +0.35% #51
2024 -1.72% −1.09% #118
2023 -0.63% −1.63% #145
2022 1.00% +1.15% #163
2021 -0.15% +3.03% #165
2020 -3.18% −3.62% #142
2019 0.44% −0.23% #147
2018 0.67% −0.62% #143
2017 1.29% +0.43% #164
2016 0.86% +1.13% #166
2015 -0.27% +1.57% #160
2014 -1.84% −0.21% #115
2013 -1.63% −0.44% #111
2012 -1.19% −0.78% #121
2011 -0.41% −0.26% #138
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +10.8% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 8.1%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweden's budget deficit?

Sweden's budget deficit was -1.37% in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 20.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest budget deficit in Sweden?

Sweden's budget deficit peaked at 3.70% in 1990.

What was the lowest budget deficit in Sweden?

The lowest budget deficit in Sweden was -10.88% in 1993.

How does Sweden rank in budget deficit?

Sweden ranks 51st globally in budget deficit as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for budget deficit?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected budget deficit of Sweden in 2025?

Sweden's budget deficit is projected to reach -1.37% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the budget deficit of Sweden in 2025?

The budget deficit of Sweden in 2025 was -1.37%. This ranks 51st in the world.

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