Population Growth by Region
Total health care expenditure increased to around 693,000 million SEK in 2023.
Last updated: 2026-03-19
Key insights
- Total health care expenditure increased to around 693,000 million SEK in 2023.
- Life expectancy for men rose to approximately 81.3 years, while for women it reached about 84.8 years in the same year.
- The demographic dependency ratio slightly decreased to 0.77 in 2023.
Analysis
From 2014 to 2023, total health care expenditure in Sweden showed a significant upward trend, increasing from around 439,000 million SEK to nearly 693,000 million SEK. This consistent rise indicates an ongoing commitment to enhancing health care services over the years. Notably, the largest annual increase occurred between 2022 and 2023, where the expenditure rose by about 56,000 million SEK.
Life expectancy figures also reflect positive developments. In 2023, men had a life expectancy of approximately 81.3 years, showing gradual improvement since 2010. Similarly, women’s life expectancy reached about 84.8 years, maintaining a higher average than men. Meanwhile, the demographic dependency ratio, which measures the ratio of dependents to the working-age population, experienced a slight decrease to 0.77 in 2023. This indicates a small reduction in the number of dependents relative to the working-age population, which may have implications for future economic planning and resource allocation.