Deficit for Swedish central government in October

Press release 7 November 2013

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 7.4 billion in October. The deficit was SEK 1.4 billion lower than the Debt Office’s forecast.

Disbursements from government agencies were approximately SEK 1 billion lower than forecast. Tax income was in line with forecast.

Interest payments on central government debt were SEK 0.4 billion lower than calculated.

For the twelve-month period up to the end of October 2013, central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 119.1 billion.

Central government debt amounted to SEK 1,201 billion at the end of October.

The outcome for November will be published on 6 December 2013, at 9.30 am.

Further information can be obtained from:
Tord Arvidsson, +46 8 613 47 53

Sweden's Central Government Debt October 2013