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Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Stockholm, on 29 March 2019

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Stockholm, on 29 March 2019, to present the 2019 OECD Economic Survey of Sweden. While in Stockholm, the Secretary-General will hold bilateral meetings with Mr. Stefan Löfven, Prime Minister of Sweden, and several Ministers of his Cabinet.

Launch of the 2019 Economic Survey of Sweden

Sweden’s economic, environmental, income and gender equality, and well-being achievements are remarkable. Driven by robust consumption, investment and exports, GDP has expanded steadily, at an average rate of close to 3% over the past five years. Unemployment has also declined to 6.3% in 2018 (from 8% in 2013), and the employment rate was close to 80% in 2018.

Launch of the 2019 Economic Survey of Sweden - Press Conference

Sweden’s economic, environmental, income and gender equality, and well-being achievements are remarkable. GDP has expanded steadily, at an average rate of close to 3% over the past five years. Unemployment has also declined to 6.3% in 2018 (from 8% in 2013), and the employment rate was close to 80% in 2018.

Further reforms in Sweden can drive growth, competitiveness and social cohesion

The Swedish economy is operating close to full capacity, with robust growth and strong employment, but uncertainties linked to the global economy shroud the outlook. Policy should aim to prolong the expansion and ensure that economic success continues to promote inclusiveness, well-being and social cohesion, according to a new report from the OECD.

Society at a Glance 2019 - How does Sweden compare?

This country highlight puts the spotlight on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people: their numbers, their economic situation and well-being and policies to improve LGBT inclusivity. It also includes a special chapter on people’s perceptions of social and economic risks and presents a selection of social indicators.

Vocational Education and Training in Sweden

OECD Territorial Reviews: Småland-Blekinge 2019 - Monitoring Progress and Special Focus on Migrant Integration

Good jobs for all in a changing world of work: The new OECD Jobs Strategy – Key findings for Sweden

The digital revolution, globalisation and demographic changes are transforming labour markets at a time when policy makers are also struggling with slow productivity and wage growth and high levels of income inequality. The new OECD Jobs Strategy provides a comprehensive framework and policy recommendations to help countries address these challenges.

Stemming the Superbug Tide in Sweden

Resistance proportions for eight antibiotic-bacterium pairs in Sweden have slightly increased in recent years, from 5% in 2005 to 5.5% in 2015, and could go up to 6.5% by 2030, should current trends in antibiotic consumption, population and economic growth continue into the future. Resistance proportions in Sweden were markedly lower than the OECD average in 2015 (17%).

Sweden: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

Biographical note of Sweden's Permanent Representative to the OECD.