Sweden’s economic growth slowed markedly in the third quarter of 2026, with quarter‑on‑quarter GDP expansion easing to 0.4%, down from 1.6% in the second quarter of 2026. The fresh data, updated on 29 October 2026, highlight a clear loss of momentum compared with the robust pace seen earlier in the year.
On a quarter‑over‑quarter basis, the latest figure means that while the Swedish economy is still growing, it is doing so at a significantly reduced rate. The previous reading of 1.6% in Q2 2026 reflected growth compared with the first quarter of 2026, whereas the current 0.4% figure compares Q3 2026 with Q2 2026, underscoring a notable cooling in short‑term economic dynamics.
