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Sweden Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

47.66% +0.08% (+0.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #20 Global Peak 61.62% (1987) Source IMF WEO

Sweden Government Revenue (1980–2025)

Overview

Sweden's government revenue stood at 47.66% in 2025, a rise of +0.08% from 2024. The IMF projects 47.66% by 2025. Sweden ranked 20th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 47.56% - -
2029* IMF 47.56% - -
2028* IMF 47.37% - -
2027* IMF 47.17% - -
2026* IMF 47.01% - -
2025* IMF 47.66% - -
2025 47.66% +0.08% #20
2024 47.58% −0.70% #21
2023 48.28% −1.04% #19
2022 49.32% +0.15% #16
2021 49.17% +0.32% #16
2020 48.85% −0.38% #16
2019 49.23% −1.22% #14
2018 50.44% −0.10% #14
2017 50.54% +0.16% #15
2016 50.38% +1.29% #16
2015 49.09% +0.22% #16
2014 48.87% −0.86% #15
2013 49.73% +0.68% #16
2012 49.05% +0.36% #16
2011 48.69% −0.91% #15
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 government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweden's government revenue?

Sweden's government revenue was 47.66% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Sweden?

Sweden's government revenue peaked at 61.62% in 1987.

What was the lowest government revenue in Sweden?

The lowest government revenue in Sweden was 47.58% in 2024.

How does Sweden rank in government revenue?

Sweden ranks 20th globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

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

What is the projected government revenue of Sweden in 2025?

Sweden's government revenue is projected to reach 47.66% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Sweden in 2025?

The government revenue of Sweden in 2025 was 47.66%. This ranks 20th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_sweden_government-revenue, title = {Sweden Government Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/government-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }