Ireland vs Sweden: Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data

Ireland
638,684 Million euro
in 2025
Sweden
593,698 Million euro
in 2025
Ireland rank
8th
Sweden rank
9th

Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data over time

  • Ireland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 638,684 Million euro against 593,698 Million euro in Sweden, a difference of 44,986 Million euro.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Sweden's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 31 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Sweden ahead.

Ireland ranks 8th and Sweden ranks 9th of 27 countries.

Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Sweden Difference Ahead
1990s 71,812 Million euro 233,936 Million euro 162,125 Million euro Sweden
2000s 157,751 Million euro 312,191 Million euro 154,440 Million euro Sweden
2010s 245,597 Million euro 441,707 Million euro 196,109 Million euro Sweden
2020s 512,850 Million euro 541,200 Million euro 28,350 Million euro Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data, Ireland or Sweden?
Ireland, at 638,684 Million euro against 593,698 Million euro in Sweden as of 2025.
What is the difference in government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data between Ireland and Sweden?
44,986 Million euro, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sweden?
31 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2025.
How do Ireland and Sweden rank globally for government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data?
Ireland ranks 8th and Sweden ranks 9th of 27 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data
Unit
Million euro
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
31 places, 961 data points, 1995–2025
Last refreshed