Tag: Statistics Sweden
The expert: These are the consequences when fewer children are born in Sweden
10,555,448 – that's how many inhabitants we had in Sweden in November last year, according to Statistics Norway, Statistics Sweden. During Thursday morning, new statistics on the country's population are presented and part of the statistics is that the birth rate curve is falling. Glenn Sandström, Associate Professor of Demographic History at Umeå University, joins…
Swedes experience a “double winter” before Christmas
© Provided by Xinhua The festive atmosphere in Stockholm is dampened as Swedes face an “economic winter” marked by a technological recession and ongoing inflation, which is straining households and businesses. STOCKHOLM, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — The Swedish capital is teeming with people walking past shop windows with Christmas decorations. But their warm jackets that…
Major EU economies report mixed Q2 performances amid high inflation
© Provided by Xinhua According to data firm Statista, the inflation rate in the EU was 6.4 percent in June, with prices rising fastest in Hungary, which had an inflation rate of 19.9 percent. The inflation rates in France, Germany, Ireland, and Sweden stood at 5.3 percent, 6.8 percent, 4.8 percent and 6.3 percent, respectively.…
Beyonce blames the increase in inflation in the EU country
Concerts with the American R&B superstar may have affected Swedish inflation last month, a chief economist at Danske Bank said Swedish inflation fell less than expected in May, as Beyonce fans flocked from all over the world to her concerts in Stockholm, which possibly led to an increase in hotel and restaurant prices, data published…
The Swedish retail trade is collapsing
Inflation and rising borrowing costs have depressed private spending, an official report shows Retail sales in Sweden fell the most so far last month, as inflation and skyrocketing borrowing costs continued to squeeze consumers’ purchasing power. In February, retail sales in the Nordic region’s largest economy fell 9.4% compared to the same period last year,…
Sweden sees record high food prices, mainly for baby food
STOCKHOLM, March 6 (Xinhua) — Food prices have seen record month-on-month increases in Sweden, with baby food particularly affected, a survey showed on Monday. The survey by price comparison site Matpriskollen covered around 44,000 items and showed that food prices had increased by 2.5 percent in February – the highest monthly increase since 2015, the…
Sweden’s GDP for the fourth quarter shrinks 0.9 percent ahead of expected recession in 2023
© Provided by Xinhua On an annual basis, Sweden’s GDP shrank for the fourth quarter by 0.9 percent and several banks predicted a recession in 2023. STOCKHOLM, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) — Sweden’s gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 0.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the third quarter, according to figures released…
Light exercise linked to mild intracerebral hemorrhage symptoms
Washington [US]November 13 (ANI): A study at the University of Gothenburg found that four hours of light exercise per week was linked to both higher survival rates and milder symptoms of intracerebral hemorrhage. Intracerebral hemorrhage is the most serious type of stroke with few treatment options. About one in ten strokes is an intracerebral hemorrhage,…
Light physical activity is associated with milder symptoms of intracerebral hemorrhage
Washington [US]November 10 (ANI): According to a study from the University of Gothenburg, four hours of light physical exercise each week is associated with milder symptoms of intracerebral hemorrhage as well as higher survival rates. Intracerebral hemorrhage is the most serious type of stroke with few treatment options. About one in ten strokes is an…
Swedes face a dark, cold winter as the energy crisis ravages Europe
© Provided by Xinhua In winter, “light is life” – and the ongoing energy crisis threatens to have a devastating impact here both materially and psychologically. by Fu Yiming, He Miao and Patrick Ekstrand STOCKHOLM, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — While many Swedes have chosen to turn off their lights to save money on the electricity…
Sweden’s inflation reaches its highest level in 30 years
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) — Inflation continues to hit records in Sweden, with 12-month CPIF (Consumer Price Index with Fixed Interest) inflation reaching 9.7 percent in September, the highest level in three decades, Statistics Sweden said on Thursday. “Higher electricity prices and higher prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages contributed to the high inflation in…
Sweden’s inflation reaches a 30-year high
© Provided by Xinhua Electricity prices have increased by 54.2 percent and food and non-alcoholic beverages by 16.1 percent over the past 12 months. STOCKHOLM, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) — Inflation continues to hit records in Sweden, with 12-month CPIF (Consumer Price Index with Fixed Interest) inflation reaching 9.7 percent in September, the highest level in…
Right now: Continued easing of inflationary pressures in the US
Now the US central bank presents new inflation figures for the country. In September, the inflation rate fell to 8.2 percent from 8.3 percent in August. In Sweden, the month’s figures have already been presented and inflation is at 9.7 percent according to figures from Statistics Sweden. A figure that is higher than expected. In…
Obstructive sleep apnea associated with increased risk of cancer in humans: Study
Barcelona [Spain]Sep 6 (ANI): People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have an elevated risk of cancer, according to a major study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Barcelona, Spain. A second study showed that OSA was also linked to a decline in processing ability in the elderly; in particular, those aged…
The EU nation lowers its growth outlook for 2023
Rising inflation is expected to put a damper on the Swedish economy Swedish authorities have lowered the country’s economic growth outlook for next year citing rising inflation, Finance Minister Mikael Damberg said on Thursday. Stockholm raised its forecast for economic growth to 2.3% in 2022 from a June prediction of 1.9%, but cut the outlook…
Function: More Swedes are seeking food aid in the midst of sky-high inflation
by Patrick Ekstrand, Fu Yiming STOCKHOLM, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — As food prices continue to rise, more and more people in Sweden, a Nordic country known for its well-developed welfare system, are seeking help with daily food. Since last spring, more and more Swedes have found themselves struggling with sky-high food prices and have seen…
The birth rate is the lowest in two decades in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) — Births in the spring of 2022 in Sweden reached the lowest level in more than two decades, according to figures from Statistics Sweden on Sunday. Between January and April this year, 1.57 children were born per woman, compared to 1.69 children in the same period last year, the figures showed.…
Roundup: Record inflation slows Sweden’s economy
STOCKHOLM, July 28 (Xinhua) — Already at its 30-year high, inflation continues to hit new records in Sweden as food, electricity and fuel prices have soared in recent months, partly due to the conflict in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Data recently published by Statistics Sweden showed that the country’s 12-month inflation reached 8.5 percent…
Record inflation slows Sweden’s economy
© Provided by Xinhua The data in June showed that the prices of food, electricity and fuel were increased by 11.2 per cent, 39.8 per cent and 54.2 per cent respectively from the year before. Basic consumer goods such as meat, milk, cheese, eggs, coffee and bread contributed the most to inflation, with the price…
Sweden’s inflation reaches its 30-year high in June
STOCKHOLM, July 14 (Xinhua) – Inflation continues to accelerate in Sweden when the CPIF (Consumer price index with fixed interest rates) rose by 8.5 percent on an annual basis in June, according to statistics released on Thursday. Data collected by Statistics Sweden have for months confirmed that the country has suffered from the highest inflation…
The study finds that spinal fractures in the elderly can be avoided with a simple X-ray method
Gothenburg [Sweden], June 28 (ANI): According to a recent study from the University of Gothenburg revealed that vertebral compression fractures are very common among older people, and those with such fractures are at greater risk of suffering new ones. The research also established that an X-ray method should be introduced as a routine procedure in…
Dramatic slowdown in Sweden’s economy: report
STOCKHOLM, June 21 (Xinhua) – Due to the soaring inflation, Sweden’s economic growth is expected to slow drastically this year and next year, according to a report released by the National Institute of Economic Research (NIER) on Tuesday. According to the government agency’s latest forecast, economic growth is expected to slow to 1.9 per cent…
French elections, midsummer food, TB in South Africa and highest inflation since 1991
From cow trade to January agreement – about the relationship between S and C This week, the Center Party announced that the party will support the government’s budget after the parties agreed on a proposal to increase pensions.The fact that the Center Party and the Social Democrats work together in times of crisis has happened…
Sweden is experiencing the highest inflation in three decades
STOCKHOLM, 14 June (Xinhua) – Swedish consumers are experiencing the highest inflation since 1991, when consumer prices, measured by fixed interest rates, rose from 6.4 per cent in April to 7.2 per cent in May, Statistics Sweden stated on Tuesday. Energy prices rose the most, with fuel prices rising by 41.8 per cent in one…
Statement of no confidence again and the boy duo in the government
Historically, we have had 12 no-confidence motions in Sweden, two of which have concerned Minister of Justice Morgan Johansson. Prime Minister Magdalena Anderson has said that if he is overthrown, the entire S government will resign, including her. It is a crisis, 100 days before the election. Everything can be decided by the political savage…
409: Now it hangs on Kakabaveh
On Thursday, SD aroused distrust of Minister of Justice Morgan Johansson. Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson replied that she (and the rest of the government) would also leave if Johansson was forced out. The Center Party does not want to get caught up in the right-wing opposition’s initiative. It remains to be seen how the political…
Sweden’s inflation continues to rise after breaking a 30-year record
STOCKHOLM, 12 May (Xinhua) – Sweden’s inflation has continued to rise in April after breaking its 30-year record a month ago, Statistics Sweden stated on Thursday. The figure is 6.4 percent in April, up from 6.1 percent in March, when it surpassed the previous record in December 1991. “(There have been) continued extensive price increases…
Sweden raises the benchmark interest rate to 0.25 pct
STOCKHOLM, 28 April (Xinhua) – On Thursday, the Riksbank, Sweden’s central bank, raised its key interest rate from zero to 0.25 per cent from 4 May to counter rising inflation. The bank’s executive board aims to gradually raise the exchange rate to “slightly below 2 percent” two or three more times this year, according to…
Sweden has the highest inflation since 1991
STOCKHOLM, April 14 (Xinhua) – Sweden is experiencing the highest inflation in decades, with a 12-month inflation of 6.1 percent in March, Statistics Sweden stated on Thursday. “The inflation rate rose sharply due to a general and broad price increase. Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose, but it was mainly rising electricity and fuel…
Estrogen levels linked to COVID-19 risk of death in older women, the study suggests
London [UK], February 15 (ANI): Estrogen is a category of sex hormone that is responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. New research has suggested that an older woman’s estrogen levels may be linked to her chances of dying from covid-19, with higher levels of the hormone…
The risks after treatment for cervical neoplasia decreased over time, the study says
Solna [Sweden]February 8 (ANI): WHO found that cervical cancer is the fourth most common form of cancer among women globally, with an estimated 604,000 new cases and 342,000 deaths by 2020. Treatment of severe prodromal cervical cancer, CIN3, can cause problems during later pregnancy among women in childbirth age. A new registry study showed a…
Sweden has the highest inflation since 1993
STOCKHOLM, January 14 (Xinhua) – Sweden recorded the highest inflation since 1993 in December 2021, when consumer prices measured at a fixed interest rate rose 4.1 percent from the same period a year earlier, Statistics Sweden stated on Friday. The main driving force was the cost of electricity, which has soared in recent months. In…
Sweden reports the highest inflation in 28 years
STOCKHOLM, December 14 (Xinhua) – Sweden’s inflation rose to 3.6 percent in November, up from 3.1 percent in October. This is the country’s highest inflation since 1993, Statistics Sweden states in a statement on Tuesday. Rising energy prices contributed to the highest inflation rate since December 1993, says Mikael Nordin, statistician at Statistics Sweden. Inflation…