Sweden: Fiscal freedom

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 Sweden

Fiscal freedom index (0-100)

 Latest value 97
 Year 2024
 Measure points
 Data availability 1995 - 2024
 Average 44
 Min - Max 30 - 97
 Source The Heritage Foundation
The latest value from 2024 is 97 points, an increase from 96 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 52 points, based on data from 174 countries. Historically, the average for Sweden from 1995 to 2024 is 44 points. The minimum value, 30 points, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 97 points was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Sweden - Fiscal freedom - Recent values chart

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Sweden - Fiscal freedom - historical chart - 1995-2024




The Fiscal Freedom index for Sweden from The Heritage Foundation reflects the tax burden imposed by the government, including the direct taxes on individuals and corporations and the overall amount of tax revenue as a a share of GDP.
Definition: The Fiscal freedom index measures the tax burden imposed by government. It is composed of three quantitative factors: the top marginal tax rate on individual income, the top marginal tax rate on corporate income, and the total tax burden as a percentage of GDP.

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