Sweden Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Sweden's gross savings was 31.03% in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Sweden's gross savings stood at 31.03% in 2025, a rise of +0.29% from 2024. The IMF projects 31.03% by 2025. Sweden ranked 27th globally.
Sweden’s gross savings rate has risen steadily over the 56‑year series, moving from 27.66 in 1970 to a recent 31.03 in 2025, which places the country 27th globally. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 31.64 in 2007, shortly before the global financial crisis, and its lowest point of 16.12 during the early 1990s recession in 1993. The post‑crisis recovery has been robust, with the savings share climbing back above the 30 percent threshold and now matching the level of peer economies such as Japan, whose rate stands at 30.39. The long‑term upward trajectory reflects structural reforms, a strong welfare system, and high household wealth accumulation. Continued demographic aging and potential fiscal pressures could moderate future growth, but the persistence of high savings culture suggests the rate is likely to remain near the current plateau unless major policy shifts occur.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 30.57% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 30.89% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 31.14% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 31.11% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 30.88% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 31.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | 31.03% | +0.29% | #27 |
| 2024 | 30.74% | −0.33% | #30 |
| 2023 | 30.76% | −0.13% | #41 |
| 2022 | 30.58% | −0.89% | #43 |
| 2021 | 31.09% | +1.06% | #41 |
| 2020 | 29.98% | +0.32% | #34 |
| 2019 | 29.28% | +1.83% | #50 |
| 2018 | 27.00% | −0.26% | #62 |
| 2017 | 26.79% | +0.39% | #59 |
| 2016 | 25.74% | −0.77% | #53 |
| 2015 | 26.16% | −0.18% | #56 |
| 2014 | 26.29% | −0.32% | #55 |
| 2013 | 26.29% | −1.20% | #58 |
| 2012 | 26.73% | −1.97% | #55 |
| 2011 | 28.34% | +0.04% | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden's gross savings was 31.03% in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Sweden's gross savings peaked at 31.64% in 2007.
The lowest gross savings in Sweden was 16.12% in 1993.
Sweden ranks 27th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sweden's gross savings is projected to reach 31.03% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Sweden in 2025 was 31.03%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_gross-savings,
title = {Sweden Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}