Sweden’s economy returned to growth in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product rising 1.4% quarter-over-quarter, according to data updated on 29 July 2026. The expansion marks a sharp turnaround from the first quarter of 2026, when GDP fell by 0.2% compared with the previous quarter.
The figures show that, on a quarter-over-quarter basis, the Swedish economy has shifted from mild contraction to solid growth within just one quarter. The previous reading reflected the change from the fourth quarter of the prior year to the first quarter of 2026, while the latest figure captures the change from the first to the second quarter of 2026, underscoring a clear improvement in short-term momentum.
