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Companies in the Gothenburg region are reporting significantly stronger economic conditions in the fourth quarter of the year. The Economic Outlook Indicator has risen to 107.4, placing the region firmly in a strong business cycle. The turnaround in the construction sector, combined with growing opt…

Companies in the Gothenburg region are reporting stronger economic conditions in the third quarter of the year. The Economic Outlook Indicator has risen to 102.2, confirming the region's position in the upper range of a normal business cycle. At the same time, the labour market continues to show sig…

Download Facts & Figures - the most comprehensive compilation of facts and statistics on the Gothenburg region’s business environment. It is an annual publication from Business Region Göteborg.

The economic situation in the Gothenburg region remains at a stable level during the second quarter of the year, but growth is slowing. The economic indicator for the second quarter of 2026 stands at 101.1, a slight decrease of 0.6 points from the previous quarter, but still within the range of a no…

This report analyses the current state, supply chain challenges, and foreign direct investment potential within the semiconductor industry in West Sweden.

Overall, the economic tendency for the Gothenburg region improved slightly on the previous quarter. Sentiment, however, is divided with commerce and services experiencing a strong situation, while manufacturing and construction business perceive the situation as weak. The Gothenburg region's ten mos…

The overall economic tendency in the Gothenburg region saw a significant strengthening during the third quarter and the situation is perceived as normal. The greatest improvement was seen in the services and commerce sectors, though activity in both manufacturing and construction remains weak.

Business Region Göteborg monitors the business landscape and provides quarterly updates on the economic situation in the Gothenburg region. See the latest performance indicators for the business environment, including current developments in the labour market and the economic tendency within four im…

This guide charts retail opportunities in Sweden’s three largest city regions – Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö (Skåne) and provides facts and maps about the Swedish market, consumers and key retail areas.

Download Facts & Figures - the most comprehensive compilation of facts and statistics on the Gothenburg region’s business environment. It is an annual publication from Business Region Göteborg.