Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Sweden

Sweden: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -61.17 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-61.17 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 16.4%
World rank
232nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
230.33 % change on previous year
in 1984
All-time low
-309.52 % change on previous year
in 1997
Years of data
72
1951–2023

Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Sweden, 1951–2023

-400-2000200195119872023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Sweden recorded -61.17 % change on previous year for natural population growth, annual growth rate in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.4% on the previous year and down 751.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Sweden peaked at 230.33 % change on previous year in 1984 and was at its lowest, -309.52 % change on previous year, in 1997.

That places Sweden 232nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s -4 % change on previous year -11.45 % change on previous year 5.07 % change on previous year 9
1960s -2.25 % change on previous year -26.65 % change on previous year 23.98 % change on previous year 10
1970s -10.94 % change on previous year -51.69 % change on previous year 31.78 % change on previous year 10
1980s 37.23 % change on previous year -60.52 % change on previous year 230.33 % change on previous year 10
1990s -57.64 % change on previous year -309.52 % change on previous year 17.04 % change on previous year 10
2000s 37.72 % change on previous year -7.55 % change on previous year 114.74 % change on previous year 9
2010s 1.3 % change on previous year -10.58 % change on previous year 13.6 % change on previous year 10
2020s -27.15 % change on previous year -61.17 % change on previous year 48.01 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 229 Bermuda -37.86 % change on previous year compare
  2. 230 Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba -41.55 % change on previous year compare
  3. 231 Palau -54.52 % change on previous year compare
  4. 233 Netherlands -73.82 % change on previous year compare
  5. 234 China -80.7 % change on previous year compare
  6. 235 Belgium -99.42 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 236 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Sweden?
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Sweden was -61.17 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 230.33 % change on previous year in 1984.
What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was -309.52 % change on previous year in 1997.
How does Sweden rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
Sweden ranks 232nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is down 751.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Natural population growth, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 17,199 data points, 1951–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.