Sweden’s energy and society indicators line up in clear numbers, from 20.1% of electricity generation from nuclear in 2023 to a 7.3% unemployment rate in March 2024. Digital access is already widespread, with 74% of enterprises using social media and 93% of households covered by broadband at at least 100 Mbps in 2023. The same data set also shows where the pressure sits, including waste of 0.54 tonnes per person in 2022 and carbon taxes spanning 11 sectors in 2023.
Key Takeaways
- 20.1% of Sweden’s electricity generation came from nuclear power in 2023
- Sweden generated 0.54 tonnes of municipal waste per person in 2022
- Sweden’s carbon tax covered 11 sectors in 2023
- Sweden had 6.3 million private cars registered in 2022
- Sweden’s population was 10.5 million in 2023
- Sweden’s unemployment rate was 7.3% in March 2024
- Sweden’s R&D intensity (GERD as % of GDP) was 3.4% in 2022
- Sweden spent €17.8 billion on research and development in 2022
- Sweden had 2.5% of adults engaged in some form of adult learning in 2022
- Sweden had 169,000 manufacturing employees in 2023
- Volvo exported 1,021,000 vehicles in 2023
- Sweden’s net international investment position was +$141.2 billion in 2023
- 74% of Swedish enterprises had a website in 2024
- 57% of Swedish enterprises used social media in 2024
- 62% of Swedish enterprises used cloud computing in 2024
In 2023 Sweden combined clean energy and innovation leadership with high connectivity and strong public finances.
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Energy & Climate5 stats
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20.1% of Sweden’s electricity generation came from nuclear power in 2023
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Sweden generated 0.54 tonnes of municipal waste per person in 2022
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Sweden’s carbon tax covered 11 sectors in 2023
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Sweden’s district heating supplied 49% of the population in 2020
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Sweden’s electricity consumption was 139.6 TWh in 2023
Interpretation
Energy & Climate Interpretation
In Sweden’s Energy and Climate profile, electricity use is supported by a relatively low-carbon mix with nuclear providing 20.1% of generation in 2023, while climate policy is reinforced by a carbon tax covering 11 sectors in 2023.
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Economy & Society7 stats
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Sweden had 6.3 million private cars registered in 2022
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Sweden’s population was 10.5 million in 2023
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Sweden’s unemployment rate was 7.3% in March 2024
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Sweden’s GDP per capita (current US$) was $63,960in 2023
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Sweden’s general government gross debt was 31.9% of GDP in 2023
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Sweden had 6.6 physicians per 1,000 population in 2022
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Sweden’s life expectancy at birth was 82.1 years in 2022
Interpretation
Economy & Society Interpretation
Sweden’s Economy and Society picture looks strong and stable as a 2023 GDP per capita of $63,960 coexists with a relatively moderate unemployment rate of 7.3% in March 2024 and a low 31.9% general government gross debt, supported by broad access to services like 6.6 physicians per 1,000 people.
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Research & Innovation5 stats
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Sweden’s R&D intensity (GERD as % of GDP) was 3.4% in 2022
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Sweden spent €17.8 billion on research and development in 2022
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Sweden had 2.5% of adults engaged in some form of adult learning in 2022
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Sweden ranked 2nd globally in the Global Innovation Index 2024, scoring 60.7
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Sweden had 14,700 students per 100,000 inhabitants in higher education in 2022
Interpretation
Research & Innovation Interpretation
Sweden is strongly positioned for Research and Innovation, investing 3.4% of GDP in R&D in 2022 and reaching second place in the Global Innovation Index 2024 with a score of 60.7 while also supporting higher education with 14,700 students per 100,000 inhabitants.
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Trade & Manufacturing4 stats
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Sweden had 169,000 manufacturing employees in 2023
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Volvo exported 1,021,000 vehicles in 2023
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Sweden’s net international investment position was +$141.2 billion in 2023
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Sweden accounted for 2.2% of EU’s total industrial production index in 2023
Interpretation
Trade & Manufacturing Interpretation
In 2023 Sweden’s trade and manufacturing strength stood out with 169,000 manufacturing employees and large-scale industrial output, including 2.2% of the EU industrial production index and Volvo exporting 1,021,000 vehicles.
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Digital & Connectivity7 stats
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74% of Swedish enterprises had a website in 2024
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57% of Swedish enterprises used social media in 2024
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62% of Swedish enterprises used cloud computing in 2024
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Sweden had 12.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in 2023
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Sweden had 113.4 mobile broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in 2023
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Sweden ranked #1 globally in 2023 for e-government readiness among OECD countries (OECD average methods)
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Sweden’s share of individuals using e-commerce was 77% in 2023
Interpretation
Digital & Connectivity Interpretation
Sweden leads the Digital and Connectivity landscape with near-universal digital engagement, since 74% of enterprises had a website in 2024 and 62% used cloud computing, alongside strong connectivity levels of 12.4 fixed and 113.4 mobile broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in 2023, and it is also ranked #1 globally for e-government readiness in 2023.
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Energy Mix1 stats
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9.1% of Sweden’s total electricity generation came from wind power in 2023
Interpretation
Energy Mix Interpretation
In Sweden’s energy mix, wind power supplied 9.1% of total electricity generation in 2023, showing a meaningful but still growing contribution within the broader generation portfolio.
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Trade & Industry4 stats
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12.7% of Sweden’s gross domestic product came from exports of goods and services in 2023
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27.4% of Sweden’s total exports went to Germany in 2023
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17.8% of Sweden’s total exports went to the United States in 2023
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23.0% of Sweden’s employed workforce worked in the manufacturing sector in 2023
Interpretation
Trade & Industry Interpretation
In Sweden’s Trade and Industry landscape, exports are central, with 12.7% of GDP coming from goods and services exports in 2023, and a large share of that trade concentrated in key partners like Germany at 27.4% and the United States at 17.8%.
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Innovation & R&d1 stats
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Sweden had 36,000 researchers (FTE) per million population in 2022
Interpretation
Innovation & R&d Interpretation
In 2022, Sweden supported 36,000 researchers per million people, signaling a strong and sustained base for innovation and R and D capacity.
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Education & Skills5 stats
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7.6% of adults (age 25-64) in Sweden participated in formal or non-formal learning in 2023
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34.9% of Sweden’s population aged 25-34 had a tertiary education qualification in 2023
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8.1% of Sweden’s labor force was enrolled in education and training in 2023
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Sweden had a 92% upper secondary attainment rate (age 20-24) in 2023
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Sweden’s PISA average score was 505 in Mathematics in 2022
Interpretation
Education & Skills Interpretation
Sweden’s Education and Skills picture is strong and fairly broad, with a 92% upper secondary attainment rate for ages 20 to 24 in 2023 and a 34.9% tertiary qualification rate among ages 25 to 34, while learning is much less widespread later in life since only 7.6% of adults took part in formal or non formal learning in 2023.
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Digital Connectivity5 stats
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Sweden reached 93% broadband coverage of households with access to at least 100 Mbps in 2023
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87% of Swedish businesses used e-invoicing in 2023
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Sweden had 8.2% of enterprises using cloud computing for customer-facing applications in 2023
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Sweden had 74% of individuals using the internet daily in 2023
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Sweden had 92% of individuals using online banking services in 2023
Interpretation
Digital Connectivity Interpretation
Sweden shows strong digital connectivity momentum in 2023, with 93% of households covered by at least 100 Mbps broadband and 92% of people using online banking daily, while businesses also build on this base with 87% adopting e invoicing.
report visual · Breakdown
Sweden’s electricity mix (2023)
Nuclear is the largest source of electricity generation, with wind also playing a meaningful role.
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Sweden’s share of individuals using e-commerce was 77% in 2023
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23.0% of Sweden’s employed workforce worked in the manufacturing sector in 2023
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