Business Climate Surveys

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This year's edition of Global business climate survey 2026

Swedish companies are proving resilient in 2026 despite geopolitical turbulence and a cautious global outlook. Optimism remains high in Asia-Pacific while European sentiment has edged up, with Ireland now in second place. Explore views from the ground in a record 41 markets worldwide.

Explore all our Business Climate Surveys

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Portugal Business Climate Survey 2026

This year’s survey shows that Swedish companies in Portugal continue to report solid financial performance, with most companies remaining profitable despite a slightly more cautious outlook compared to the previous year. While turnover...

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Spain Business Climate Survey 2026

This year’s survey shows that Swedish companies in Spain continue to perform strongly, with high profitability, positive growth expectations and sustained investment ambitions. Most companies expect stable or improving market conditions...

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Spain Business Climate Survey 2025

This survey highlights Spain as a booming market with strong overall economic performance, a well-developed infrastructure, and positive bilateral relations with Sweden. Despite some reported challenges, it was the world’s...

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Portugal Business Climate Survey 2025

This survey spotlights the Portuguese market’s strong performance and the overall success it holds for Swedish companies, which are cautiously positive for the future. As one of Europe’s hottest economies with an expected GDP growth...

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Spain Business Climate Survey 2024

Spain is the fourth largest economy in the EU and the 14th largest in the world, with a population of almost 48 million people. Spain and Sweden’s long-standing trade relationship has been solid, with a relative trade balance between the...

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Spain Business Climate Survey 2023

Spain is the fourth largest economy in the EU and the 14th largest in the world, with a population of around 47 million people. Spain and Sweden’s long-standing trade relationship has been solid, with a relative trade balance between the...

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Portugal Business Climate Survey 2023

Sweden and Portugal have enjoyed a solid diplomatic and trade relationship since the 17th century. The business communities of our countries have become more integrated – thereby strengthening both our political ties and our trade...

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Spain Business Climate Survey 2022

Spain is the fourth largest economy in the EU and the 14th largest in the world, with a population of around 47 million people. Spain and Sweden’s long-standing trade relationship has been solid with a relative trade balance between the...

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Spain Business Climate Survey 2021

Team Sweden España (the Embassy, Business Sweden, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Madrid and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona) have joined forces and carried out a business climate survey among Swedish companies in Spain....