Fewer people moved in with a partner in 2020 and 2021 compared with the years 2015–2019. Compared with the same period, the number of separations was slightly higher in 2020 but lower in 2021. Because of COVID-19, more people, especially women live alone after the death of their partner.
Rents vary from one region to another, the average monthly rent for a three-room apartment is SEK 7 753. In 2022, the average rent increased by 1.7 percent.
In 2021, general government net lending/net borrowing amounted to a deficit of SEK 5 billion and the consolidated gross debt amounted to SEK 1 981 billion. The size of the deficit in relation to GDP implies that Sweden meets the EU convergence requirements. Compared with 2020, general government finances were improved by SEK 135 billion.
In 2021, sales of food and beverages amounted to SEK 334 billion, up by 2.9 percent, corresponding to SEK 9 billion, from 2020. This increase is due to a 2.5 percent increase in sales volume and a 0.4 percent increase in prices on food and beverages.
In 2020 greenhouse gas emissions from Swedish consumption were 7.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents. This is a decrease of 12 percent compared to 2019, and a decrease of 35 percent compared to 2008.