Current Sweden credit ratings, according to the main rating agencies, provide a snapshot of the country’s creditworthiness and financial stability. These ratings are critical for understanding how international and domestic investors perceive Sweden ability to honor its financial commitments.
The ratings are determined by comprehensive evaluations conducted by major credit rating agencies such as Standard & Poor's (S&P), Moody's, and Fitch Ratings. Each of these agencies uses a distinct rating scale and methodology to assess the economic and financial health of Sweden, taking into account various factors such as economic performance, fiscal policies, political stability, and debt levels.
The table below shows the current Sweden credit ratings, according to the main rating agencies.
| Rating Agency | Rating | Outlook | Last Update | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard & Poor's | AAA | - | 16 Feb 2004 | rating upgrade |
| Moody's Investors Service | Aaa | - | 4 Apr 2002 | rating upgrade |
| Fitch Ratings | AAA | - | 8 Mar 2004 | rating upgrade |
| DBRS | AAA | - | 17 Apr 2012 |
Sweden: Long-term Rating Scales Comparison
Sweden long-term credit ratings, as assigned by major rating agencies, offer a comparative insight into the country's creditworthiness over an extended period. Each rating agency uses its own scale to evaluate the credit risk associated with Sweden sovereign debt. These scales help investors understand the likelihood that Sweden will meet its financial obligations.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
| Grade | Description | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Investment Grade |
Prime |
AAA
|
Aaa
|
AAA
|
AAA
|
| High Medium Grade |
AA+
|
Aa1
|
AA+
|
AA(high)
|
|
|
AA
|
Aa2
|
AA
|
AA
|
||
|
AA-
|
Aa3
|
AA-
|
AA(low)
|
||
| Upper Medium Grade |
A+
|
A1
|
A+
|
A(high)
|
|
|
A
|
A2
|
A
|
A
|
||
|
A-
|
A3
|
A-
|
A(low)
|
||
| Lower Medium Grade |
BBB+
|
Baa1
|
BBB+
|
BBB(high)
|
|
|
BBB
|
Baa2
|
BBB
|
BBB
|
||
|
BBB-
|
Baa3
|
BBB-
|
BBB(low)
|
||
|
Speculative Grade |
Speculative |
BB+
|
Ba1
|
BB+
|
BB(high)
|
|
BB
|
Ba2
|
BB
|
BB
|
||
|
BB-
|
Ba3
|
BB-
|
BB(low)
|
||
| Highly Speculative |
B+
|
B1
|
B+
|
B(high)
|
|
|
B
|
B2
|
B
|
B
|
||
|
B-
|
B3
|
B-
|
B(low)
|
||
| Substantial Risk |
CCC+
|
Caa1
|
CCC+
|
CCC(high)
|
|
|
CCC
|
Caa2
|
CCC
|
CCC
|
||
|
CCC-
|
Caa3
|
CCC-
|
CCC(low)
|
||
| Extremely Speculative |
CC
|
Ca
|
CC
|
CC
|
|
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
||
| In Default |
RD
|
/
|
RD
|
RD
|
|
|
SD
|
/
|
SD
|
SD
|
||
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
D•NR
|
||
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Sweden Credit Ratings historical data
Symbol means a positive outlook assigned by the rating agency.
Symbol means a negative outlook.
| Date | S&P | Moody's | Fitch | DBRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2012 | AAA | |||
| 8 Mar 2004 | AAA | |||
| 16 Feb 2004 | AAA | |||
| 4 Apr 2002 | Aaa | |||
| 4 Mar 2002 | AA+ | |||
| 18 Jul 2001 | AA | |||
| 24 Jul 2000 | AA+ | |||
| 23 Aug 1999 | Aa1 | |||
| 10 Feb 1999 | Aa2 | |||
| 27 Jan 1999 | AA | |||
| 4 Jun 1998 | Aa2 | |||
| 26 Jun 1997 | Aa3 | |||
| 18 Apr 1997 | AA+ | |||
| 12 Jan 1995 | AA+ | |||
| 5 Jan 1995 | Aa3 | |||
| 22 Dec 1994 | AA- | |||
| 8 Oct 1994 | Aa2 | |||
| 10 Aug 1994 | AA | |||
| 23 Mar 1993 | AA+ | |||
| 22 Mar 1993 | AAA | |||
| 1 Feb 1993 | Aa2 | |||
| 17 Jan 1991 | Aa1 | |||
| 31 Oct 1990 | AAA | |||
| 10 Nov 1977 | Aaa | |||
| 27 Oct 1977 | AAA |
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