The Swedish central government borrowing requirement in September was SEK 2.7 billion. This is SEK 0.9 billion lower than our latest forecast.
The primary borrowing requirement (all central government payments excluding interest payments) was SEK - 2.2 billion. This is SEK 2.3 billion lower than forecasted. The deviation is explained by smaller disbursements from a number of state agencies.
Interest payments on central government debt were SEK 4.9 billion. This is SEK 1.4 billion higher than expected. The explanation is higher capital losses.
The borrowing requirement for the twelve-month period up to the end of September was SEK
- 45 billion. The government debt was SEK 1,221 billion at the end of September.
- 45 billion. The government debt was SEK 1,221 billion at the end of September.
The outcome of the central government borrowing requirement for October will be published at 9.30 am on November 7, 2006. New revised forecasts for 2006 and 2007 will be published on November 21, 2006.
Further information can be obtained from:
Tord Arvidsson, tel: +46 8 613 47 33
