Sweden GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Sweden's gdp per capita was $62,036 in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 8.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sweden's gdp per capita stood at $62,036 in 2025, a rise of +$4,919 from 2024. The IMF projects $62,036 by 2025. Sweden ranked 15th globally.
Sweden’s GDP per capita has risen dramatically from 2,128.36 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 62,036.06 in 2025, placing the country 15th globally and positioning it between Austria’s 61,694.03 and Belgium’s 60,417.88. The 66‑year trajectory reflects sustained productivity gains, high‑skill labor, and a robust welfare model that has supported innovation and export‑oriented industries. While the early post‑war period featured a low base, the 1990s recession and subsequent fiscal consolidation slowed growth, yet the economy rebounded strongly in the 2000s, benefitting from digitalization and green‑technology investments. Compared with peers such as Australia, whose 2025 level reached 65,946.01, Sweden’s per‑capita output remains competitive, though marginally lower, suggesting room for improvement through further automation and climate‑neutral transitions. Continued emphasis on research and development, coupled with labor‑market reforms, could sustain the upward trend and potentially lift Sweden into the top ten rankings in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $75,311 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $72,886 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $70,563 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $68,320 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $66,124 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $62,036 | - | - |
| 2025 | $62,036 | +$4,919 | #15 |
| 2024 | $57,117 | +$2,246 | #19 |
| 2023 | $54,950 | +$294 | #23 |
| 2022 | $54,837 | −$5,599 | #22 |
| 2021 | $60,648 | +$8,210 | #18 |
| 2020 | $52,569 | +$1,163 | #18 |
| 2019 | $51,649 | −$2,079 | #21 |
| 2018 | $54,018 | +$1,137 | #20 |
| 2017 | $53,210 | +$1,880 | #19 |
| 2016 | $51,704 | +$785 | #18 |
| 2015 | $51,188 | −$8,082 | #19 |
| 2014 | $59,583 | −$980 | #15 |
| 2013 | $60,844 | +$3,315 | #13 |
| 2012 | $57,750 | −$2,416 | #14 |
| 2011 | $60,379 | +$8,046 | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden's gdp per capita was $62,036 in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 8.6% increase from the previous year.
Sweden's gdp per capita peaked at $62,036 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Sweden was $2,128 in 1960.
Sweden ranks 15th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sweden's gdp per capita is projected to reach $62,036 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Sweden in 2025 was $62,036. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Sweden GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}