Sweden

Sweden : economy statistics and industry reports

  • Updated on : 27 August 2012  Source : The World Factbook

Imports

$179.6 billion (2011 est.)
$149.5 billion (2010 est.)

Exports

$192.9 billion (2011 est.)
$160.4 billion (2010 est.)

Inflation rate (consumer prices)

3% (2011 est.)
1.2% (2010 est.)

Unemployment rate

7.5% (2011 est.)
8.4% (2010 est.)

GDP - per capita (PPP)

$40,900 (2011 est.)
$39,500 (2010 est.)
$37,600 (2009 est.)
note: data are in 2011 US dollars

National product real growth rate

4.1% (2010 est.)
-5.1% (2009 est.)
-0.6% (2008 est.)

Internet users

8.398 million (2009)

Telephones - mobile cellular

10.65 million (2009)

Population growth rate

0.168% (2012 est.)

Population

9,103,788 (July 2012 est.)

Historical background

A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war for almost two centuries.

An armed neutrality was preserved in both world wars.

Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substantial welfare elements was challenged in the 1990s by high unemployment and in 2000-02 and 2009 by the global economic downturns, but fiscal discipline over the past several years has allowed the country to weather economic vagaries.

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Sweden

Economic overview

Aided by peace and neutrality for the whole of the 20th century, Sweden has achieved an enviable standard of living under a mixed system of high-tech capitalism and extensive welfare benefits.

It has a modern distribution system, excellent internal and external communications, and a skilled labor force.

In September 2003, Swedish voters turned down entry into the euro system concerned about the impact on the economy and sovereignty.

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The Economist Intelligence Unit

Country Forecast Sweden June 2013 Updater

Country Forecast Sweden June 2013 Updater

  • $ 635
  • Country report
  • June 2013
  • by The Economist Intelligence Unit

OVERVIEW The Economist Intelligence Unit believes that the government coalition will hold together until the next election in September 2014, when it will face a strong challenge from the opposition bloc. ...

  • Countries : Sweden

OECD

Development Co-operation Report  2012:  Lessons in Linking Sustainability and Development

Development Co-operation Report 2012: Lessons in Linking Sustainability and Development

  • $ 88
  • Country report
  • November 2012
  • by OECD

The Development Co-operation Report is the key annual reference document for statistics and analysis on trends in international aid. This year, the Development Co-operation Report 2012 seeks to provide ...

  • Countries : World, Ethiopia, Brazil, South Korea, China, Ghana, Africa, Netherlands, Europe, Sweden, Ireland, France, Kenya

Dun and Bradstreet (Altares)

D&B Country Report: Sweden

D&B Country Report: Sweden

  • $ 650
  • Country report
  • November 2012
  • by Dun and Bradstreet (Altares)

Report Summary Providing critical information and analysis on the trade environment, D&B Country Reports offer in-depth analysis for evaluating risks and opportunities when trading overseas. This detailed ...

  • Countries : Sweden

PRS Group

Country Forecasts (Subscription, two issues per year, April & October)

Country Forecasts (Subscription, two issues per year, April & October)

  • $ 840
  • Country report
  • April 2013
  • by PRS Group

Country Forecasts is a 480-page perfect-bound volume published in April and October. This publication provides a four-page summary of forecasts and data for each of the 100 countries monitored by Political ...

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MarketLine

Country Analysis Report: Sweden, In-depth PESTLE Insights

Country Analysis Report: Sweden, In-depth PESTLE Insights

  • $ 350
  • Country report
  • November 2012
  • by MarketLine

Introduction During 2000-07, Sweden maintained an average annual growth rate of around 2.8%. However, GDP contracted by 0.6% and 5.0% in 2008 and 2009 respectively, following the global economic slowdown ...

  • Countries : Sweden

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