Sweden GDP Grows 0.4 Percent in Third Quarter
Statistics Sweden reported a 0.4 percent sequential GDP increase in the third quarter, defying economist predictions of a contraction.
Preliminary data from Statistics Sweden shows the Swedish economy grew by 0.4 percent sequentially in the third quarter of 2026. This result exceeded economist expectations, which had predicted a 0.3 percent decrease for the period.
The growth represents a moderation from the 1.6 percent rebound recorded in the second quarter. On an annual basis, GDP growth slowed to 2.8 percent, down from 3.3 percent in the previous quarter.
Monthly indicators show volatility within the quarter. While August saw a 1.2 percent expansion, September experienced a contraction of 0.7 percent. Retail sales volume also declined by 0.4 percent in September, with durable goods sales falling by 0.9 percent.
