In Sweden, the annual average disposable income varies greatly between the different types of households. Whereas cohabiting households with children aged 20 to 29 had an average income of more than one million Swedish kronor in 2021, it was only 262,000 Swedish kronor for single women without children. The annual average household disposable income in Sweden that year was 536,600 Swedish kronor.

 Cohabiting and single households

The statistic paints a clear picture of cohabiting couples being far better off than single person households, regardless of whether they have children or not. Moreover, it is clear that cohabiting pairs with adult children, where both parents have been economically active for several years, are better off than the couples with younger children. On average, slightly more than two persons live in a Swedish household.

Most common type of household

The household with the lowest average income is also the most common type of household in Sweden. In 2022, over two million households in the country were single person households without children. Cohabiting couples without children made up the second most common type of household, followed by cohabiting couples with children.

During the first half of the past decade, the annual average disposable income of households in Sweden increased regularly year by year. However, the growth flattened since 2016, but showed an increase of 30,000 Swedish kronor from 2020 to 2021.

The household type with the highest disposable income

The type of household with the highest disposable income in Sweden during 2021 was couples cohabiting with one or more adult children from 20 to 29 years. These households had on average a disposable income of more than one million Swedish kronor.

 Single-person household had the lowest disposable income

The most common type of households in Sweden in 2022 were single-person households without children, followed by cohabiting or married couples without children. Single-person households in 2021 were the household type that had the lowest average disposable income, amounting to 280,000 Swedish kronor. Single-women households without children had a lower average income than single-men.

The annual household disposable income per capita in Sweden increased every year during the period from 2012 to 2022. In 2022, the average disposable income per capita reached roughly ******* Swedish kroner. However, with the rising inflation in 2022, the inflation-adjusted income decreased that year. In 2020, the annual average disposable income per household amounted to ******* Swedish kronor. Highest average disposable income among cohabiting pairs with adult children The highest disposable household income was found among cohabiting couples with adult children. For these households, the average income was nearly ******* Swedish kronor on average per year, which was nearly four times the amount of the average amount of household disposable income in 2020.    Lowest disposable income among the most common household type The most common household type in 2022 was single-person households without children, which composed nearly *********** households. This household type was also the one with the second lowest disposable income in 2020.

Sweden SE: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data was reported at 11.100 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.100 % for 2020. Sweden SE: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data is updated yearly, averaging 8.900 % from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2021, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.100 % in 2021 and a record low of 5.200 % in 1987. Sweden SE: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sweden – Table SE.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. The percentage of people in the population who live in households whose per capita income or consumption is below half of the median income or consumption per capita. The median is measured at 2017 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) using the Poverty and Inequality Platform (http://www.pip.worldbank.org). For some countries, medians are not reported due to grouped and/or confidential data. The reference year is the year in which the underlying household survey data was collected. In cases for which the data collection period bridged two calendar years, the first year in which data were collected is reported.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household incomes over the past decade across various racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau in New Sweden town. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. It also showcases the annual income trends, between 2011 and 2021, providing insights into the economic shifts within diverse racial communities.The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into income disparities and variations across racial categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• White: In New Sweden town, the median household income for the households where the householder is White decreased by $10,472(17.72%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $59,113 in 2011 and $48,641 in 2021.
• Black or African American: As per the U.S. Census Bureau population data, in New Sweden town, there are no households where the householder is Black or African American; hence, the median household income for the Black or African American population is not applicable.
• Refer to the research insights for more key observations on American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some other race and Two or more races (multiracial) households

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in New Sweden town.
• 2010: 2010 median household income
• 2011: 2011 median household income
• 2012: 2012 median household income
• 2013: 2013 median household income
• 2014: 2014 median household income
• 2015: 2015 median household income
• 2016: 2016 median household income
• 2017: 2017 median household income
• 2018: 2018 median household income
• 2019: 2019 median household income
• 2020: 2020 median household income
• 2021: 2021 median household income
• 2022: 2022 median household income
• Please note: 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by Census Bureau due to impact on survey collection and analysis during COVID-19, thus for large cities (population 65,000 and above) median household income data is not available.
• Please note: All incomes have been adjusted for inflation and are presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Sweden - Gross disposable income was EUR151399.00 Million in June of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Sweden - Gross disposable income - last updated from the EUROSTAT on December of 2025. Historically, Sweden - Gross disposable income reached a record high of EUR151399.00 Million in June of 2025 and a record low of EUR115566.00 Million in June of 2020.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the median household income in Sweden town. It can be utilized to understand the trend in median household income and to analyze the income distribution in Sweden town by household type, size, and across various income brackets.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

• Sweden, New York Median Household Income Trends (2010-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
• Median Household Income Variation by Family Size in Sweden, New York: Comparative analysis across 7 household sizes
• Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Sweden, New York
• Sweden, New York households by income brackets: family, non-family, and total, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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From 2011 to 2020, people falling under the category other grounds for settlement had the highest average annual disposable income among people from outside Sweden and the EU/EEA working in the country. This group had an average income of nearly ******* Swedish kronor in 2020. On the other hand, refugees, persons in need of subsidiary protection, and their relatives had the lowest average disposable income over the whole time period, reaching just above ******* Swedish kronor in 2020. In 2020, the average annual disposable income in Sweden was ******* Swedish kronor.

Average Annual Wages in Sweden increased to 60415.32 USD in 2024 from 59058.07 USD in 2023. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Average Annual Wages.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Sweden town. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Sweden town. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Sweden town, the median household income stands at $83,750 for householders within the 25 to 44 years age group, followed by $50,000 for the 45 to 64 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $48,750.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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The average annual disposable income in Sweden varies by region of origin. In 2020, the highest average income was found among native-born Swedes, who had an average income of over ******* Swedish kronor that year. Meanwhile, people from African countries had the lowest average disposable income that year, which amounted to only ******* Swedish kronor, meaning that they earned on average ******* Swedish kronor less than the Swedish-born population.

Sweden - Median relative income of elderly people (60+): Males was 0.98% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Sweden - Median relative income of elderly people (60+): Males - last updated from the EUROSTAT on October of 2025. Historically, Sweden - Median relative income of elderly people (60+): Males reached a record high of 0.98% in December of 2024 and a record low of 0.92% in December of 2015.

Sweden - Population living in households considering that they suffer from noise: Below 60% of median equivalised income was 13.80% in December of 2023, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Sweden - Population living in households considering that they suffer from noise: Below 60% of median equivalised income - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Sweden - Population living in households considering that they suffer from noise: Below 60% of median equivalised income reached a record high of 21.70% in December of 2016 and a record low of 13.80% in December of 2023.

Sweden - Population unable to keep home adequately warm: Below 60% of median equivalised income was 7.80% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Sweden - Population unable to keep home adequately warm: Below 60% of median equivalised income - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Sweden - Population unable to keep home adequately warm: Below 60% of median equivalised income reached a record high of 8.40% in December of 2023 and a record low of 2.30% in December of 2005.

Sweden SE: Survey Mean Consumption or Income per Capita: Total Population: Annualized Average Growth Rate data was reported at 1.910 % in 2015. Sweden SE: Survey Mean Consumption or Income per Capita: Total Population: Annualized Average Growth Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 1.910 % from Dec 2015 (Median) to 2015, with 1 observations. Sweden SE: Survey Mean Consumption or Income per Capita: Total Population: Annualized Average Growth Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sweden – Table SE.World Bank: Poverty. The growth rate in the welfare aggregate of the total population is computed as the annualized average growth rate in per capita real consumption or income of the total population in the income distribution in a country from household surveys over a roughly 5-year period. Mean per capita real consumption or income is measured at 2011 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) using the PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet). For some countries means are not reported due to grouped and/or confidential data. The annualized growth rate is computed as (Mean in final year/Mean in initial year)^(1/(Final year - Initial year)) - 1. The reference year is the year in which the underlying household survey data was collected. In cases for which the data collection period bridged two calendar years, the first year in which data were collected is reported. The initial year refers to the nearest survey collected 5 years before the most recent survey available, only surveys collected between 3 and 7 years before the most recent survey are considered. The final year refers to the most recent survey available between 2011 and 2015. Growth rates for Iraq are based on survey means of 2005 PPP$. The coverage and quality of the 2011 PPP price data for Iraq and most other North African and Middle Eastern countries were hindered by the exceptional period of instability they faced at the time of the 2011 exercise of the International Comparison Program. See PovcalNet for detailed explanations.; ; World Bank, Global Database of Shared Prosperity (GDSP) circa 2010-2015 (http://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/poverty/brief/global-database-of-shared-prosperity).; ; The comparability of welfare aggregates (consumption or income) for the chosen years T0 and T1 is assessed for every country. If comparability across the two surveys is a major concern for a country, the selection criteria are re-applied to select the next best survey year(s). Annualized growth rates are calculated between the survey years, using a compound growth formula. The survey years defining the period for which growth rates are calculated and the type of welfare aggregate used to calculate the growth rates are noted in the footnotes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Sweden, New York, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 12,382, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 180,810. This indicates that the top earners earn 15 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 264,629, which is 146.36% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 2137.21% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sweden town median household income. You can refer the same here

Sweden Household Disposable Income: Interest Revenue data was reported at 12,041.000 SEK mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,329.000 SEK mn for 2016. Sweden Household Disposable Income: Interest Revenue data is updated yearly, averaging 27,035.000 SEK mn from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2017, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57,893.000 SEK mn in 1995 and a record low of 9,329.000 SEK mn in 2016. Sweden Household Disposable Income: Interest Revenue data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Economic Research. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sweden – Table SE.H010: Household Disposable Income: ESA 2010.

Sweden SE: Households: Gross Disposable Income data was reported at 0.000 SEK mn in 2009. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 SEK mn for 2008. Sweden SE: Households: Gross Disposable Income data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 SEK mn from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2009, with 5 observations. Sweden SE: Households: Gross Disposable Income data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sweden – Table SE.IMF.FSI: Sectoral Financial Statement: Income and Expense: Annual.

Sweden - Overcrowding rate (without single-person households): Above 60% of median equivalised income was 11.30% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Sweden - Overcrowding rate (without single-person households): Above 60% of median equivalised income - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Sweden - Overcrowding rate (without single-person households): Above 60% of median equivalised income reached a record high of 11.30% in December of 2024 and a record low of 5.90% in December of 2014.

Sweden - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Above 60% of median equivalised income was 16.80% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Sweden - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Above 60% of median equivalised income - last updated from the EUROSTAT on November of 2025. Historically, Sweden - Median of the housing cost burden distribution: Above 60% of median equivalised income reached a record high of 16.80% in December of 2024 and a record low of 14.60% in December of 2020.