Older women had significantly lower pensions than older men in 2024, and the differences are visible across all components of the pension. The gap was largest in the occupational pension, which has remained nearly unchanged over a ten-year period.
If an election had been held in May 2026, 20 percent of respondents would not know which party they would vote for. Fifteen percent of voters do not express sympathy for any party. Voters who support the Sweden Democrats report the highest level of certainty regarding their party choice.
Sweden's wealth decreased in 2025 The Swedish National Wealth decreased by SEK 126 billion in 2025 and amounted to SEK 40,086 billion at year-end.
At the end of May, total liabilities in debt securities amounted to SEK 9 439 billion, down by SEK 3 billion from April.
In the first quarter of 2026, households' liquid savings amounted to SEK 81 billion, which was an increase of SEK 28 billion compared with the corresponding quarter in 2025. Over the same period, the annual loan growth rate of household loans continued to increase.