Poland vs Sweden: Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data
Poland
922,866
in 2025
Sweden
600,391
in 2025
Poland rank
8th
Sweden rank
11th
Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data over time
- Poland
- Sweden
How they compare
Poland currently reports 922,866 against 600,391 in Sweden, a difference of 322,475.
That makes Poland's figure about 1.5 times Sweden's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Sweden ahead.
Poland ranks 8th and Sweden ranks 11th of 35 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 138,559 | 233,936 | 95,377 | Sweden |
| 2000s | 253,495 | 312,191 | 58,697 | Sweden |
| 2010s | 429,858 | 441,707 | 11,849 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 717,261 | 543,065 | 174,196 | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data, Poland or Sweden?
- Poland, at 922,866 against 600,391 in Sweden as of 2025.
- What is the difference in government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data between Poland and Sweden?
- 322,475, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Sweden?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2025.
- How do Poland and Sweden rank globally for government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data?
- Poland ranks 8th and Sweden ranks 11th of 35 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.