Sweden’s economy, infrastructure, and everyday life are backed by figures that look almost engineered for balance, from e-government leadership to broadband access that is among the highest in Europe. Yet the same dataset shows tradeoffs too, like how energy supply is split between nuclear and wind while manufacturing employment and export dependence shift the pressure elsewhere. With 2025 and most recent outcomes shaping the picture, these statistics make it easier to see what Sweden prioritizes and what it is still working to improve.
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 +$141.2 billion in 2023
- 74% of Swedish enterprises had a website in 2024
- 57% of Swedish enterprises used social media in 2024
- 62% of Swedish enterprises used cloud computing in 2024
In 2023 Sweden combined clean energy and innovation leadership with high connectivity and strong public finances.
Energy & Climate
120.1% of Sweden’s electricity generation came from nuclear power in 2023[1]
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2Sweden generated 0.54 tonnes of municipal waste per person in 2022[2]
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3Sweden’s carbon tax covered 11 sectors in 2023[3]
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4Sweden’s district heating supplied 49% of the population in 2020[4]
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5Sweden’s electricity consumption was 139.6 TWh in 2023[5]
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Energy & Climate Interpretation
In Sweden’s Energy and Climate story, low-carbon momentum stands out with nuclear supplying 20.1% of electricity in 2023 alongside strong system-level heating coverage, as district heating reached 49% of the population in 2020, supported by a carbon tax spanning 11 sectors in 2023.
Economy & Society
1Sweden had 6.3 million private cars registered in 2022[6]
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2Sweden’s population was 10.5 million in 2023[7]
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3Sweden’s unemployment rate was 7.3% in March 2024[8]
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4Sweden’s GDP per capita (current US$) was $63,960 in 2023[9]
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5Sweden’s general government gross debt was 31.9% of GDP in 2023[10]
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6Sweden had 6.6 physicians per 1,000 population in 2022[11]
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7Sweden’s life expectancy at birth was 82.1 years in 2022[12]
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Economy & Society Interpretation
With a 7.3% unemployment rate in March 2024 alongside strong social capacity like 6.6 physicians per 1,000 people and a life expectancy of 82.1 years, Sweden’s Economy and Society picture looks stable and resilient even as it supports a population of 10.5 million.
Research & Innovation
1Sweden’s R&D intensity (GERD as % of GDP) was 3.4% in 2022[13]
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2Sweden spent €17.8 billion on research and development in 2022[14]
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3Sweden had 2.5% of adults engaged in some form of adult learning in 2022[15]
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4Sweden ranked 2nd globally in the Global Innovation Index 2024, scoring 60.7[16]
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5Sweden had 14,700 students per 100,000 inhabitants in higher education in 2022[17]
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Research & Innovation Interpretation
With R&D intensity rising to 3.4% of GDP in 2022, Sweden’s strong research and innovation ecosystem is reinforced by its Global Innovation Index leadership in 2024 where it ranked 2nd with a score of 60.7.
Trade & Manufacturing
1Sweden had 169,000 manufacturing employees in 2023[18]
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2Volvo exported 1,021,000 vehicles in 2023[19]
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3Sweden’s net international investment position was +$141.2 billion in 2023[20]
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4Sweden accounted for 2.2% of EU’s total industrial production index in 2023[21]
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Trade & Manufacturing Interpretation
Sweden’s Trade and Manufacturing strength stands out in 2023 with 169,000 manufacturing employees supporting an export powerhouse like Volvo, which shipped 1,021,000 vehicles, while Sweden’s position as part of the EU industrial mix is solid at 2.2% of the industrial production index.
Digital & Connectivity
174% of Swedish enterprises had a website in 2024[22]
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257% of Swedish enterprises used social media in 2024[23]
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362% of Swedish enterprises used cloud computing in 2024[24]
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4Sweden had 12.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in 2023[25]
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5Sweden had 113.4 mobile broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in 2023[26]
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6Sweden ranked #1 globally in 2023 for e-government readiness among OECD countries (OECD average methods)[27]
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7Sweden’s share of individuals using e-commerce was 77% in 2023[28]
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Digital & Connectivity Interpretation
In Sweden’s Digital and Connectivity landscape, most enterprises are already online and adopting modern infrastructure, with 74% having websites in 2024, 62% using cloud computing, and 12.4 fixed and 113.4 mobile broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants in 2023 supporting widespread digital services like e-government readiness where Sweden ranks #1 among OECD countries.
Energy Mix
19.1% of Sweden’s total electricity generation came from wind power in 2023[29]
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Energy Mix Interpretation
In Sweden’s energy mix, wind power made up 9.1% of total electricity generation in 2023, showing a meaningful but still growing share within the broader generation mix.
Trade & Industry
112.7% of Sweden’s gross domestic product came from exports of goods and services in 2023[30]
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227.4% of Sweden’s total exports went to Germany in 2023[31]
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317.8% of Sweden’s total exports went to the United States in 2023[32]
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423.0% of Sweden’s employed workforce worked in the manufacturing sector in 2023[33]
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Trade & Industry Interpretation
In Sweden’s Trade and Industry picture, exports are a key driver with 12.7% of GDP coming from exports in 2023, and trade is also highly concentrated as Germany and the United States account for 27.4% and 17.8% of total exports, respectively, while manufacturing employs 23.0% of the workforce.
Innovation & R&d
1Sweden had 36,000 researchers (FTE) per million population in 2022[34]
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Innovation & R&d Interpretation
In 2022, Sweden had 36,000 researchers per million population, underscoring a strong foundation of R&D capacity that supports innovation across the country.
Education & Skills
17.6% of adults (age 25-64) in Sweden participated in formal or non-formal learning in 2023[35]
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234.9% of Sweden’s population aged 25-34 had a tertiary education qualification in 2023[36]
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38.1% of Sweden’s labor force was enrolled in education and training in 2023[37]
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4Sweden had a 92% upper secondary attainment rate (age 20-24) in 2023[38]
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5Sweden’s PISA average score was 505 in Mathematics in 2022[39]
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Education & Skills Interpretation
Sweden’s education strength is reflected in high attainment and learning participation, with a 92% upper secondary attainment rate in 2023 and 34.9% of 25 to 34 year olds holding tertiary qualifications, while only 7.6% of adults engaged in learning in 2023 suggests room to boost lifelong education.
Digital Connectivity
1Sweden reached 93% broadband coverage of households with access to at least 100 Mbps in 2023[40]
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287% of Swedish businesses used e-invoicing in 2023[41]
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3Sweden had 8.2% of enterprises using cloud computing for customer-facing applications in 2023[42]
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4Sweden had 74% of individuals using the internet daily in 2023[43]
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5Sweden had 92% of individuals using online banking services in 2023[44]
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Digital Connectivity Interpretation
In 2023, Sweden’s strong digital connectivity was reflected by high daily internet use at 74% and widespread online banking at 92%, alongside near universal fast broadband coverage at 93% for households.
How We Rate Confidence
Models
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Single source
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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree
Directional
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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree
Verified
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