Green bond issuance by corporates and governments in Sweden

Sweden: Green bond issuance by corporates and governments was 31.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
31.6%
Change on year
up 95.7%
World rank
1st
of 35 countries
All-time high
31.6%
in 2024
All-time low
0.7%
in 2015
Years of data
11
2014–2024

Green bond issuance by corporates and governments in Sweden, 2014–2024

01020302014201920242014: 0.83 Percentage of total2015: 0.73 Percentage of total2016: 1.9 Percentage of total2017: 3 Percentage of total2018: 4.8 Percentage of total2019: 9.7 Percentage of total2020: 11.5 Percentage of total2021: 14.5 Percentage of total2022: 16.6 Percentage of total2023: 16.2 Percentage of total2024: 31.6 Percentage of total

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of total.

Analysis

The most recent figure for green bond issuance by corporates and governments in Sweden is 31.6%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.

The figure is up 95.7% on the previous year and up 3,712.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, green bond issuance by corporates and governments in Sweden peaked at 31.6% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2015.

That places Sweden 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Green bond issuance by corporates and governments in Sweden, year by year

Annual values for Green bond issuance by corporates and governments in Sweden, 2014 to 2024.
Year Percentage of total Change
2014 0.8% —
2015 0.7% -12.0%
2016 1.9% +164.4%
2017 3.0% +54.4%
2018 4.8% +61.7%
2019 9.7% +101.7%
2020 11.5% +18.7%
2021 14.5% +25.9%
2022 16.6% +14.1%
2023 16.2% -2.5%
2024 31.6% +95.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3.5% 0.7% 9.7% 6
2020s 18.1% 11.5% 31.6% 5

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 2 Denmark 17.4% compare
  2. 3 France 15.8% compare
  3. 4 Germany 10.0% compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is green bond issuance by corporates and governments in Sweden?
Green bond issuance by corporates and governments in Sweden was 31.6% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest green bond issuance by corporates and governments recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 31.6% in 2024.
What is the lowest green bond issuance by corporates and governments recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2015.
How does Sweden rank for green bond issuance by corporates and governments?
Sweden ranks 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
Is green bond issuance by corporates and governments rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,712.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Green bond issuance by corporates and governments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Green bond issuance by corporates and governments
Unit
Percentage of total
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 396 data points, 2014–2024
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