Public Debt in Sweden
Public debt in Sweden averaged 38.8% of GDP in the decade to 2024, below the average for Nordic Economies of 44.6% of GDP. Public debt in 2024 was 33.5% of GDP. For more information on public debt, visit our dedicated page.
Sweden Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for Sweden from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Sweden Public Debt Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 40.4 | 36.9 | 33.8 | 31.6 | 33.5 |
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