Sweden GDP Per Capita (2026)
Sweden has an advanced and innovative economy supported by technology, manufacturing, engineering, telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, forestry, and export-oriented industries. GDP per capita provides a useful view of how Sweden’s economic output relates to its population and complements total GDP by focusing on production per resident. High productivity, innovation, and a skilled workforce contribute to the country’s economic performance. Explore Sweden’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$70,676
Est. in USD
World Rank
#13
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+12.8%
+$8,014
Europe Rank
#10
Out of 43 countries
1. Sweden GDP Per Capita in 2026
Sweden maintains a high level of economic output per resident, supported by productive industries, technological innovation, strong institutions, and internationally competitive companies. GDP per capita adjusts the country’s overall production for population size, making comparisons with larger and smaller economies more meaningful. The measure helps show how Sweden’s advanced economic structure translates into output generated on a per-person basis.
2. Sweden GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Sweden GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $70,676 | +12.8% |
| 2025 | $62,662 | +9.7% |
| 2024 | $57,125 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $54,872 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | $54,656 | -9.6% |
| 2021 | $60,436 | +15.3% |
| 2020 | $52,438 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $51,405 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | $53,728 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | $52,881 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | $51,331 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | $50,919 | -14.1% |
| 2014 | $59,270 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | $60,563 | +5.3% |
| 2012 | $57,529 | -4.4% |
| 2011 | $60,165 | +15.0% |
| 2010 | $52,334 | +12.6% |
| 2009 | $46,497 | -16.4% |
| 2008 | $55,596 | +4.2% |
| 2007 | $53,365 | +15.1% |
| 2006 | $46,364 | +7.1% |
| 2005 | $43,291 | +1.4% |
| 2004 | $42,673 | +14.7% |
| 2003 | $37,220 | +24.5% |
| 2002 | $29,905 | +9.9% |
| 2001 | $27,219 | -8.0% |
| 2000 | $29,597 | -4.4% |
| 1999 | $30,956 | +1.2% |
| 1998 | $30,594 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | $30,319 | -8.1% |
| 1996 | $33,009 | +9.2% |
| 1995 | $30,218 | +16.5% |
| 1994 | $25,940 | +6.7% |
| 1993 | $24,316 | -25.2% |
| 1992 | $32,494 | +3.4% |
| 1991 | $31,434 | +4.1% |
| 1990 | $30,184 | +18.9% |
| 1989 | $25,395 | +4.3% |
| 1988 | $24,337 | +12.6% |
| 1987 | $21,608 | +21.3% |
| 1986 | $17,811 | +31.8% |
| 1985 | $13,512 | +4.4% |
| 1984 | $12,943 | +4.0% |
| 1983 | $12,446 | -8.2% |
| 1982 | $13,559 | -11.8% |
| 1981 | $15,371 | -8.8% |
| 1980 | $16,849 | — |
4. Sweden GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+12.8%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+16.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+37.7%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+52.4%
(2006 to 2026)
Sweden’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the longer term as productivity, investment, technological development, and high-value services have expanded. Annual changes can be influenced by export demand, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, housing conditions, and population trends. Reviewing historical data provides a clearer picture of how output per resident has moved through different economic cycles and periods of structural change.
5. Sweden GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Sweden
$70,676
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$35,338
$70,676
USD
Sweden’s GDP per capita is approximately
18.3%
above the
Europe average
and
180.7%
above the world average.
6. Sweden GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Norway | $105,877 |
| #8 | Denmark | $83,445 |
| #9 | Netherlands | $79,918 |
| #10 | Sweden | $70,676 |
| #11 | San Marino | $70,187 |
| #12 | Austria | $67,761 |
| #13 | Germany | $65,303 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Sweden
Sweden GDP (Nominal)
$760.5 Billion
(2026)
Sweden GDP Per Capita
$70,676
(2026)
Sweden’s total GDP reflects the combined value of goods and services produced across the economy, while GDP per capita relates that output to population. Total GDP is useful for assessing Sweden’s overall economic scale, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of economic performance. Looking at both indicators together helps explain the country’s national economic strength and productivity per resident.
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8. Sweden GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $73,307 | +3.7% |
| 2028 | $76,448 | +4.3% |
| 2029 | $79,297 | +3.7% |
| 2030 | $82,351 | +3.9% |
Sweden GDP per capita is projected to reach $82,351 by 2030, representing a 16.5% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Sweden GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Sweden GDP per capita is estimated at $70,676 in 2026.
It ranks #13 globally and #10 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 12.8% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 16.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 37.7%.
It is approximately 18.3% above the Europe average.
It is approximately 180.7% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $82,351 by 2030, 16.5% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Sweden GDP Per Capita FAQs
Sweden GDP per capita is estimated at $70,676 in 2026.
Sweden ranks #13 globally and #10 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 12.8% compared with 2025.
Sweden GDP per capita was approximately $50,919 in 2015.
Sweden GDP per capita is approximately 18.3% above the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.