The Swedish Research Barometer 2025

Swedish research in international comparison

The Swedish Research Barometer provides an overview of research and development (R&D) in Sweden, both in an international comparison and within the Swedish higher education sector.

The report is divided into three chapters:

  • Research funding
  • Research personnel
  • Scientific publication

Each chapter describes the Swedish R&D system from two perspectives: in comparison with other countries and with a focus on the higher education sector.

The Swedish Research Council publish the Swedish Research Barometer every two years. This is the sixth report.

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