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  • Increased holdings in foreign portfolio assets

    Swedish holdings in foreign portfolio assets increased in the first half of 2024. Total holdings amounted to SEK 10 380 billion, which was an increase of 17 percent compared to the end of the second half of 2023. Holdings in shares accounted for the largest percentage increase. Holding in investment fund shares and debt securities did also increase, but not to the same extent as shares.

  • Continued subdued labour market situation

    In December 2024, the number of employed people amounted to 5 190 000, not seasonally adjusted. The average number of hours worked per week was 148.1 million. The number of unemployed people was 454 000, corresponding to an unemployment rate of 8.0 percent. Seasonally adjusted and smoothed data show a decrease in the employment rate and an increase in hours worked. According to seasonally adjusted and smoothed data, the unemployment rate amounted to 8.5 percent.

  • Real estate prices for one- or two-dwelling buildings remained unchanged but increased for holiday homes during 2024

    Real estate prices for one- or two-dwelling buildings remained unchanged at a national level in 2024 compared with 2023. Real estate prices for an equivalent comparison for buildings for seasonal and secondary use increased by more than 3 percent. The statistics are reported after the date of purchase, that is, the date when the buyer becomes the new owner.

  • Prices unchanged on the domestic market in December 2024

    The Producer Price Index rose by 0.1 percent in December compared to November 2024. Prices increased by 0.3 percent on the export market and increased by 1.4 percent on the import market. On the domestic market, prices were unchanged. The annual rate according to the Producer Price Index was 2.0 percent in December (0.3 percent in November).

  • Intramural R&D growth strongest in the regions

    In 2023, the Government sector’s expenditure for intramural R&D amounted to SEK 9.1 billion. As a share of total expenditure for intramural R&D in Sweden, the Government sector accounted for 4.1 percent. In current process, expenditure increased by SEK 621 million compared to 2022, an increase driven by the regions.