Sweden Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Sweden's government revenue was 47.66% in 2025, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Sweden’s government revenue as a share of GDP has fallen markedly since the late 1980s, sliding from an all‑time high of 61.62 % in 1987 to a trough of 47.58 % in 2024 and reaching 47.66 % in 2025, ranking twentieth globally. The 46‑year series shows a long‑term downward trajectory, with the most pronounced decline occurring after the early 1990s fiscal consolidation and the expansion of tax‑exempt social benefits that reduced the revenue base. By contrast, Germany’s revenue ratio of 47.92 % and Luxembourg’s 47.54 % in the same year illustrate that Sweden now clusters with other high‑income economies that have similarly moderated tax burdens amid ageing populations and rising public expenditures. The modest rebound from the 2024 trough suggests that recent policy adjustments, such as tightening corporate tax loopholes and broadening the digital services tax, may stabilize the ratio, but sustaining any upward movement will depend on the pace of economic growth and the political willingness to raise rates.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Sweden's government revenue was 47.66% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Sweden's government revenue peaked at 61.62% in 1987.
The lowest government revenue in Sweden was 47.58% in 2024.
Sweden ranks 20th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Sweden's government revenue is projected to reach 47.66% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Sweden in 2025 was 47.66%. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_government-revenue,
title = {Sweden Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}