The Swedish Equity Market, Assessment and Policy Recommendations 2026

Sweden has one of the largest and most active equity markets in the European Union. This report assesses the Swedish market, explores the drivers of this dynamism and provides policy recommendations to further improve its functioning. It draws from an empirical mapping of the market published by the OECD in 2025, as well as from in-depth interviews with market participants. Using original data, it provides insights into the market's evolution over the last two decades, including comparisons with