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Statistics Sweden (SCB)

Swedish national statistical agency

scb.se

Headquarters: Örebro, Sweden
Founded year: 1858
Company type: Government agency
Number of employees: 1,000–5,000
Industry: Government Administration Activities

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Latest news about Statistics Sweden (SCB)

In short: SCB reported 1.6 percent GDP growth for the second quarter of 2026, while inflation remained stable at 0.7 percent in August.

Company announcements

August 27 SCB

SCB reports that households' stock wealth reaches a new record level

Total wealth increased by 5.3 percent to 13,516 billion kronor during the first half of the year. Women's median portfolios grew faster than men's.

August 21 SCB

SCB publishes labor market statistics for July 2026

Employment reaches 5.5 million with an unemployment rate of 7.8 percent. Seasonally adjusted data shows increased employment and a significant rise in fixed-term positions.

August 10 SCB

SCB reports stronger economic activity in June 2026

Most of the indicators in the economic cycle clock were in the expansion phase. Retail trade for durable goods, business production, and the GDP indicator were clearly above trend, while households remained pessimistic.

August 6 SCB

SCB reports that the inflation rate according to CPI fell to 0.2 percent in July 2026.

A decline from 0.7 percent in June, driven by lower electricity and fuel prices, while CPIF fell to 0.7 percent.

Media coverage

May 2 MSN

Swedish GDP bounces upwards

Sweden's GDP increased by 1.9 percent in March, seasonally adjusted compared to the previous month, according to SCB's GDP indicator. It is a clear turnaround after a weak start...

April 29 Dagens PS

Sweden's economy is slowing down - forecasts for 2026 are lowered

Households in Sweden are becoming increasingly pessimistic at the same time as higher interest rates and global uncertainty are pressuring growth. Sweden's economic recovery is losing...

April 29 Dagens industri

Lift for retail trade in March

The sales volume in retail trade, calendar-adjusted and seasonally adjusted, rose 3.1 percent in March compared to the previous month. This is shown by statistics from SCB.

April 22 Dagens industri

Unemployment rose in March

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 9.2 percent in March, compared with 8.4 percent the previous month. This is shown by statistics from...

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