Statistiska centralbyrån

Top-Paying Municipalities for Summer Jobs in Sweden

Slightly more than half of the country's high school youth had summer jobs last year. SCB has the list of the somewhat unexpected municipalities where the young people earned the most.

Sweden Democrats See Decline in Support Among LO Voters

LO-members return to the Social Democratic Party. At the same time, the Sweden Democrats lose among working-class voters, shows the SCB's party sympathy survey.

Support for Swedish NATO Membership Grows Slightly

Support for Euro Adoption in Sweden Declines

Support for introducing the euro instead of the krona is decreasing, shows a fresh survey made by Statistics Sweden (SCB).

Swedish Economy Grows in April Despite Industry Setback

Increased household consumption and higher production in the business sector meant that the Swedish economy grew by 0,4 percent in April compared to the previous month, according to a preliminary calculation from the Statistical Central Bureau (SCB). But at the same time, orders received by the industry fell sharply.

Swedish PM Kristersson Responds to Opposition Lead in Polls

It differs by nearly 13 percentage points between the opposition and the government parties, according to the SCB's measurement. Now, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) comments on the, for The Moderate Party, gloomy figures. The figures will be corrected before the next election, he says.

Opposition Widens Lead Over Government in Latest SCB Poll

The opposition's lead increases in SCB's measurement. The opposition gets 55.3 percent and the Government parties 42.5. Since the election, both The Moderate Party and SD have lost the most to S.

Lower Inflation in May Signals Possible June Interest Rate Cut

Inflation was lower than expected in May. This speaks for an interest rate cut already in June rather than in the autumn, according to economists.