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Total health care expenditure reached around 693,000 million SEK in 2023, showing a significant increase from previous years.
Last updated: 2026-03-19
Key insights
- Total health care expenditure reached around 693,000 million SEK in 2023, showing a significant increase from previous years.
- Life expectancy for men has increased to around 81 years, while women can expect to live approximately 85 years.
- The demographic dependency ratio slightly decreased to 77% in 2023, demonstrating a stable trend in the population dynamics.
Analysis
Between 2014 and 2023, total health care expenditure in Sweden grew from around 439,000 million SEK to approximately 693,000 million SEK, marking a notable increase of about 57%. This upward trend indicates a continued investment in health care services over the years, reflecting the growing importance of health care in society.
Life expectancy has also shown consistent improvement. Men can expect to live around 81 years in 2023, up from approximately 79 years in 2010. Women’s life expectancy increased to about 85 years over the same period. Meanwhile, the demographic dependency ratio, which indicates the ratio of dependents to the working-age population, decreased slightly to 77% in 2023, suggesting a stable balance in the age structure of the population. These factors together highlight significant advancements in health care and longevity in Sweden.