A weak economy and fiscal policy measures in the form of tax cuts and spending increases contributed to keeping the deficit high, despite Sweden receiving an 18.5 billion payment from the EU's recovery facility, according to the Swedish National Debt Office.
The deficit in 2025 compares with the 2024 deficit of 104.3 billion.
The national debt amounted to SEK 1,244 billion at the end of December 2025, up by SEK 93 billion during the year.
A new forecast for Sweden's economy and government borrowing from the Swedish National Debt Office is scheduled for May 28.
