Change in personal spending in physical stores due to COVID-19 crisis in Sweden 2020

A share of 19 percent of Swedes spent less money on personal goods as a result of the coronavirus crisis, while nine percent spent more money. The clothing industry was particularly affected, with 16 percent of respondents spending less money and only three percent spending more on buying clothes.

The first case of COVID-19 in Sweden was confirmed on January 31, 2020. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.