Sweden's GDP Preview: Q1 2026 Data Set for April 29 Release

Statistics Sweden, known as SCB, is scheduled to release the preliminary GDP estimate for the first quarter of 2026 on April 29. The data will come out at 08:00 Central European Time. It is based on the official statistical calendar. Analysts are expecting modest economic growth. This follows the 0.3 percent expansion seen in the fourth quarter of 2025. The GDP figure is a key indicator for the Swedish economy, with investors and media keen to see if the recovery is building momentum. Many will compare the numbers to the Riksbank's own forecasts. The central bank, Riksbank, closely monitors GDP data to guide its monetary policy decisions. The preliminary release will include a breakdown by both expenditure and production approaches. This gives a clearer picture of what is driving the economy, from manufacturing and services to export demand. If the announcement falls on April 29 or 30, search interest for the growth rate and market reaction is expected to peak on the release day itself. The data provides a critical early look at economic health in Sweden for the start of 2026.