Sweden vs Norway GDP, 1960 to 2025
Sweden had $669.00 billion in GDP in 2025, versus $530.76 billion for Norway. Compare World Bank annual data.
Free to edit and export · No signup to start
What the data shows
- Sweden: $15.93B in 1960, $669.00B in 2025 (42× higher).
- Norway: $5.17B in 1960, $530.76B in 2025. It peaked at $617.32B in 2022.
About this chart
2023 marks the latest change of leader in this annual GDP comparison: Sweden moves ahead. By 2025, Sweden records $669.00 billion, compared with $530.76 billion for Norway. The 2025 gap is $138.24 billion, and the larger total is about 1.26 times the smaller one. This compares the size of the two economies, not income per resident.
At the start of the common series in 1960, Sweden recorded $15.93 billion and Norway recorded $5.17 billion. The World Bank reports these totals in current US dollars. Inflation and exchange rates can change this comparison, so a rising dollar total does not by itself establish real economic growth. A purchasing-power or per-person comparison would answer a different question.
The data
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (NY.GDP.MKTP.CD), GDP in current US$, current US$ billions. Retrieved November 5, 2026. Nominal GDP in current US dollars; not adjusted for inflation or differences in purchasing power.
| Date | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 🇳🇴 Norway |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | $15.93B | $5.17B |
| 1961 | $17.33B | $5.64B |
| 1962 | $18.79B | $6.08B |
| 1963 | $20.34B | $6.52B |
| 1964 | $22.69B | $7.17B |
| 1965 | $24.96B | $8.07B |
| 1966 | $27.15B | $8.71B |
| 1967 | $29.47B | $9.53B |
| 1968 | $31.28B | $10.18B |
| 1969 | $33.97B | $11.08B |
| 1970 | $38.04B | $12.75B |
| 1971 | $41.51B | $14.52B |
| 1972 | $48.88B | $17.28B |
| 1973 | $59.32B | $22.43B |
| 1974 | $65.92B | $27.03B |
| 1975 | $82.77B | $32.74B |
| 1976 | $89.23B | $35.82B |
| 1977 | $94.33B | $41.36B |
| 1978 | $104.29B | $46.36B |
| 1979 | $123.21B | $52.94B |
| 1980 | $141.89B | $64.18B |
| 1981 | $129.50B | $63.39B |
| 1982 | $114.21B | $62.45B |
| 1983 | $104.86B | $61.42B |
| 1984 | $109.04B | $61.87B |
| 1985 | $113.96B | $65.21B |
| 1986 | $150.28B | $78.44B |
| 1987 | $182.74B | $93.91B |
| 1988 | $206.69B | $101.50B |
| 1989 | $217.63B | $102.23B |
| 1990 | $261.47B | $119.34B |
| 1991 | $273.83B | $121.15B |
| 1992 | $283.91B | $130.00B |
| 1993 | $212.64B | $119.84B |
| 1994 | $228.70B | $126.32B |
| 1995 | $267.05B | $151.08B |
| 1996 | $291.95B | $162.43B |
| 1997 | $268.25B | $160.01B |
| 1998 | $270.89B | $152.96B |
| 1999 | $274.32B | $161.30B |
| 2000 | $262.90B | $170.62B |
| 2001 | $242.50B | $173.59B |
| 2002 | $267.37B | $195.36B |
| 2003 | $334.07B | $229.19B |
| 2004 | $384.55B | $265.66B |
| 2005 | $391.69B | $311.42B |
| 2006 | $422.53B | $349.77B |
| 2007 | $490.05B | $407.81B |
| 2008 | $514.61B | $472.06B |
| 2009 | $434.31B | $395.66B |
| 2010 | $492.75B | $440.13B |
| 2011 | $570.54B | $512.87B |
| 2012 | $549.74B | $525.08B |
| 2013 | $584.13B | $540.13B |
| 2014 | $577.73B | $515.83B |
| 2015 | $501.60B | $400.67B |
| 2016 | $513.06B | $383.28B |
| 2017 | $535.17B | $415.67B |
| 2018 | $549.65B | $454.59B |
| 2019 | $530.89B | $424.24B |
| 2020 | $544.27B | $382.25B |
| 2021 | $631.69B | $521.59B |
| 2022 | $575.07B | $617.32B |
| 2023 | $578.99B | $502.20B |
| 2024 | $604.83B | $500.89B |
| 2025 | $669.00B | $530.76B |
Post it
Suggested caption: “2023: Sweden takes the GDP lead. 2025 gap: $138.24B.” Credit the source in your caption; it heads off the 'source?' comments.
Make it yours
- Switch between bar, line, column and donut races with one click.
- Pick 9:16 for Reels and TikTok, 4:5 for the feed or 16:9 for YouTube.
- Change the theme, font, colors and race length, and add your own captions.
- Paste your own numbers from Excel or Google Sheets. See the animated chart maker for tips.
Frequently asked questions
Which economy is larger, Sweden or Norway?
Sweden has the larger GDP in 2025: $669.00 billion, compared with $530.76 billion for Norway. These are World Bank nominal GDP totals in current US dollars.
How large is the GDP gap?
The 2025 gap is about $138.24 billion. Sweden has approximately 1.26 times the GDP of Norway, using the same year and currency basis.
When did Sweden have its highest GDP in this series?
Sweden reaches its highest current-dollar GDP in the displayed series in 2025, at $669.00 billion. This is a nominal dollar peak, not necessarily a peak in inflation-adjusted output.
Where does this data come from?
World Bank, World Development Indicators (NY.GDP.MKTP.CD), GDP in current US$, current US$ billions. Retrieved November 5, 2026. Nominal GDP in current US dollars; not adjusted for inflation or differences in purchasing power. You can download the full table as a CSV from this page.
Can I turn this chart into a video?
Yes. Open it in the editor, change the title, theme, colors or format (9:16 for Reels and TikTok, 16:9 for YouTube), and export an MP4. Free exports are 720p with a small watermark; Pro ($11.99/month) removes it and adds 1080p, 4K and 60 fps.
Related data
All money chartsSweden's population
Sweden: UN projects a 11.43M population peak in 2079. Its medium scenario puts 2100 at 11.37M, compared with 10.55M in 2023.
Sweden's GDP
Sweden GDP reached $669B in 2025. Its rank was 16 in 1980 and 25 in 2025. Current US dollars, not real growth.
Sweden: life expectancy
Sweden: 84.1 years in 2024. Life expectancy peaked at 84.1 years in 2024 in this 1990–2024 series.
- Sweden fertility rate by year, 1990 to 2024
- Sweden vs Norway population, 1950 to 2100
- Sweden GDP per capita by year, 1990 to 2025
- Sweden inflation rate by year, 1990 to 2025
- Netherlands vs Belgium GDP, 1960 to 2025
- India GDP by year, 1960 to 2025
- Brazil GDP by year, 1960 to 2025
- Mexico GDP by year, 1960 to 2025
- Israel GDP by year, 1960 to 2025