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

Poland
922,866
in 2025
Sweden
593,698
in 2025
Poland rank
6th
Sweden rank
9th

Government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data over time

  • Poland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 922,866 against 593,698 in Sweden, a difference of 329,168.

That makes Poland's figure about 1.6 times Sweden's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Sweden ahead.

Poland ranks 6th and Sweden ranks 9th of 27 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 717,261 541,200 176,062 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 593,698 in Sweden as of 2025.
What is the difference in government deficit/surplus, debt and associated data between Poland and Sweden?
329,168, 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 6th 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
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
31 places, 961 data points, 1995–2025
Last refreshed