Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 3.7 billion in July, which is SEK 2.2 billion higher than The Debt Office's latest forecast.
Disbursements by central government agencies were SEK 3.2 billion lower than calculated. Tax income developed in line with forecast.
Interest payments on central government debt were SEK 0.8 billion higher than calculated.
The Debt Office's net lending was SEK 4.6 billion higher than forecasted due to temporarily higher lending to the Riksbank.
For the twelve-month period up to the end of July 2011, central government payments resulted in a surplus of SEK 32 billion. Central government debt amounted to SEK 1,034 billion at the end of July.
The outcome for August will be published at 9:30 am on 7 September 2011.
Further information can be obtained from:
Sofia Olsson, phone +46 8 613 47 30
