http://www.tradingeconomics.com/RSS Feed60http://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/current-account-to-gdpSweden reported a Current Account surplus of 7.2 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Sweden Current Account to GDP averaged 2.3700 Percent reaching an all time high of 9.2000 Percent in December of 2007 and a record low of -3.3000 Percent in December of 1980. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Current Account to GDP. EurostatFri, 25 May 2012 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/business-confidenceIn Sweden, business confidence declined to 11 in April of 2012 from 12 in March of 2012. Historically, from 2003 until 2012, Sweden Business Confidence averaged 9.2800 reaching an all time high of 33.0000 in February of 2011 and a record low of -31.0000 in December of 2008. In Sweden, the confidence indicator for the business sector is intended to provide a quick qualitative indication of actual outcomes, current situation and future expectations of Swedish companies. The variables in the survey include new orders, output, and employment. The survey covers 6,000 firms in the business sector. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Business Confidence.National Institute of Economic ResearchFri, 25 May 2012 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/unemployment-rateThe unemployment rate in Sweden was last reported at 7.7 percent in March of 2012. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Sweden Unemployment Rate averaged 5.6600 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.5000 Percent in June of 1997 and a record low of 1.3000 Percent in July of 1989. The unemployment rate can be defined as the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Unemployment Rate.Statistics SwedenWed, 23 May 2012 11:04:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/industrial-productionIndustrial Production in Sweden decreased 6.50 percent in March of 2012. Historically, from 2000 until 2012, Sweden Industrial Production averaged 1.5700 Percent SEK reaching an all time high of 16.9000 Percent SEK in February of 2011 and a record low of -23.4000 Percent SEK in March of 2009. Industrial production measures changes in output for the industrial sector of the economy which includes manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Industrial Production is an important indicator for economic forecasting and is often used to measure inflation pressures as high levels of industrial production can lead to sudden changes in prices. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Industrial Production.Statistics SwedenThu, 10 May 2012 12:07:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/inflation-cpiThe inflation rate in Sweden was recorded at 1.30 percent in April of 2012. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Sweden Inflation Rate averaged 4.0900 Percent reaching an all time high of 15.5000 Percent in October of 1980 and a record low of -1.6000 Percent in September of 2009. Inflation rate refers to a general rise in prices measured against a standard level of purchasing power. The most well known measures of Inflation are the CPI which measures consumer prices, and the GDP deflator, which measures inflation in the whole of the domestic economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Inflation Rate.Statistics SwedenThu, 10 May 2012 12:05:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/government-debt-to-gdpSweden recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 38.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1994 until 2011, Sweden Government Debt To GDP averaged 54.5800 Percent reaching an all time high of 73.2000 Percent in December of 1996 and a record low of 38.4000 Percent in December of 2011. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Government Debt To GDP.EurostatFri, 04 May 2012 16:31:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/government-budgetSweden reported a Government Budget surplus equal to 0.30 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2011. Historically, from 1995 until 2011, Sweden Government Budget averaged 0.2700 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 3.7000 Percent of GDP in December of 2000 and a record low of -7.4000 Percent of GDP in December of 1995. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Government Budget.EurostatFri, 04 May 2012 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/consumer-confidenceIn Sweden, consumer confidence improved to 4.7 in March of 2012 from 0 in March of 2012. Historically, from 1993 until 2012, Sweden Consumer Confidence averaged 5.1900 reaching an all time high of 30.0300 in August of 2000 and a record low of -38.2700 in January of 1993. In Sweden, The Consumer Confidence Indicator (CCI) provides a quick qualitative indication of household plans to purchase durable goods and consumer sentiment on the economic situation in Sweden, personal finances, inflation and savings. The survey covers a sample of 1,500 Swedish households which are interviewed each month. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Consumer Confidence.National Institute of Economic ResearchMon, 30 Apr 2012 19:15:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/interest-rateThe benchmark interest rate in Sweden was last reported at 1.50 percent. Historically, from 1994 until 2012, Sweden Interest Rate averaged 3.9200 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.9100 Percent in July of 1995 and a record low of 0.2500 Percent in July of 2009. In Sweden, interest rates decisions are taken by the Executive Board of the Central Bank of Sweden (The Riksbank). The main interest rate is the repo rate which is the rate of interest at which banks can borrow or deposit funds at the Riksbank for a period of seven days. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Interest Rate.Sveriges RiksbankWed, 18 Apr 2012 11:51:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/retail-salesRetail Sales in Sweden increased 1.20 percent in February of 2012 over the previous month. Historically, from 1991 until 2012, Sweden Retail Sales averaged 0.2400 Percent reaching an all time high of 6.6000 Percent in December of 1991 and a record low of -6.2000 Percent in January of 1992. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Retail Sales.Statistics SwedenThu, 05 Apr 2012 12:52:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/gdp-growth-annualThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Sweden expanded 1.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the same quarter of the previous year. Historically, from 1994 until 2011, Sweden GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 2.8500 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.1000 Percent in December of 2010 and a record low of -6.8000 Percent in June of 2009. The annual growth rate in Gross Domestic Product measures the increase in value of the goods and services produced by an economy over the period of a year. Therefore, unlike the commonly used quarterly GDP growth rate the annual GDP growth rate takes into account a full year of economic activity, thus avoiding the need to make any type of seasonal adjustment. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden GDP Annual Growth Rate.Statistics SwedenThu, 05 Apr 2012 12:41:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/gdp-growthThe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Sweden contracted 1.10 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 over the previous quarter. Historically, from 1993 until 2011, Sweden GDP Growth Rate averaged 0.6800 Percent reaching an all time high of 2.3000 Percent in March of 2010 and a record low of -3.9000 Percent in December of 2008. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate provides an aggregated measure of changes in value of the goods and services produced by an economy. Sweden is a major North European economy. 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. Despite strong finances and underlying fundamentals, the Swedish economy slid into recession in the third quarter of 2008 and growth continued downward in the fourth as deteriorating global conditions reduced export demand and consumption. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden GDP Growth Rate.Statistics SwedenThu, 05 Apr 2012 12:30:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/current-accountSweden reported a current account surplus equivalent to 50 Billion SEK in the fourth quarter of 2011. Historically, from 1998 until 2011, Sweden Current Account averaged 45.6100 Billion SEK reaching an all time high of 86.8200 Billion SEK in March of 2008 and a record low of 16.3600 Billion SEK in June of 1998. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Current Account.Sveriges RiksbankThu, 05 Apr 2012 12:22:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/balance-of-tradeSweden reported a trade surplus equivalent to 5.9 Billion SEK in February of 2012. Historically, from 1975 until 2012, Sweden Balance of Trade averaged 5438.4200 Million SEK reaching an all time high of 21800.0000 Million SEK in March of 2006 and a record low of -4210.0000 Million SEK in August of 1982. Sweden exports mostly machinery, motor vehicles, paper products, pulp and wood, iron, steel products, chemicals. The country imports machinery, petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, motor vehicles, iron and steel; foodstuffs and clothing. European Union is by far its largest trading partner accounting for about 61% of exports and 72% of imports. Norway, Russia, The United States and China play also an important role. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Balance of Trade.Statistics SwedenThu, 05 Apr 2012 12:06:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/importsSweden imports were worth 92.9 Billion SEK in February of 2012. Historically, from 1975 until 2012, Sweden Imports averaged 39169.9400 Million SEK reaching an all time high of 104900.0000 Million SEK in March of 2011 and a record low of 4979.0000 Million SEK in August of 1975. Sweden imports mainly machinery, petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, motor vehicles, iron and steel; foodstuffs and clothing. Its principal import partners are European Union countries (Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Finland), Norway and China. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Imports.Statistics SwedenThu, 05 Apr 2012 12:05:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/exportsSweden exports were worth 98.8 Billion SEK in February of 2012. Historically, from 1975 until 2012, Sweden Exports averaged 44606.4700 Million SEK reaching an all time high of 113000.0000 Million SEK in March of 2011 and a record low of 4276.0000 Million SEK in August of 1975. Sweden is an export-oriented market economy. Timber, hydropower, and iron ore constitute the resource base of an economy heavily oriented toward foreign trade. Sweden's engineering sector accounts for 50% of output and exports. Telecommunications, the automotive industry and the pharmaceutical industries are also of great importance. Main export partners are Germany, United States and Norway. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Exports.Statistics SwedenThu, 05 Apr 2012 12:03:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/retail-sales-annualRetail Sales in Sweden increased 3.40 percent in February of 2012 over the same month in the previous year. Historically, from 1992 until 2012, Sweden Annual Retail Sales averaged 2.8000 Percent reaching an all time high of 12.2000 Percent in April of 2006 and a record low of -8.7000 Percent in December of 1992. A Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods over a specific time period. Retail sales are both seasonal and volatile and their importance to the overall gross domestic product varies with each country. However, the retail sales data is widely followed by investors because is only a few weeks old. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Annual Retail Sales.Statistics SwedenThu, 29 Mar 2012 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/gdp-per-capitaThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in Sweden was last reported at 32295.92 US dollars in 2010, according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita in Sweden is equivalent to 261 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1960 until 2010, Sweden GDP per capita averaged 21621.8500 USD reaching an all time high of 33259.2600 USD in December of 2007 and a record low of 11337.2600 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden GDP per capita.World BankWed, 04 Jan 2012 19:04:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/gdp-per-capita-pppThe Gross Domestic Product per capita in Sweden was last reported at 39029.24 US dollars in 2010, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP), according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP per Capita, in Sweden, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 178 percent of the world's average. Historically, from 1980 until 2010, Sweden GDP per capita PPP averaged 23641.9600 USD reaching an all time high of 39476.3900 USD in December of 2008 and a record low of 10578.4000 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden GDP per capita PPP.World BankWed, 04 Jan 2012 19:02:00 GMThttp://www.tradingeconomics.com/sweden/population Historically, from 1960 until 2010, Sweden Population averaged 8.4300 Million reaching an all time high of 9.3900 Million in December of 2010 and a record low of 7.4800 Million in December of 1960. The total population in Sweden was last reported at 9.4 million people in 2010 from 7.5 million in 1960, changing 24 percent during the last 50 years. Sweden has 0.13 percent of the world´s total population which means that one person in every 742 people on the planet is a resident of Sweden. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden's Total Population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Population.World BankFri, 28 Oct 2011 13:56:00 GMT