2026 Central Government Budget Report
The 2026 budget prioritizes public services, green transition and interregional infrastructure. Expected revenue is SOK 148.6 billion and spending SOK 155.2 billion, with a deficit of 1.1% of GDP.
Education, health and social security account for 42% of central spending. SOK 16.8 billion supports the Silver Ridge clean-energy corridor and Warm Bay port upgrades.
2025 Statistical Yearbook & Open Data
The yearbook covers twelve themes including population, employment, trade, industry, agriculture, energy, education and health. At year-end 2025, residents totaled 12.74 million, urbanization 73.8%, and renewables 61.4% of electricity generation.
Open data uses machine-readable formats and common regional codes, with privacy protection under the Statistics Act.
2026 Public Service Directory
The directory includes 418 central and 1,206 provincial services, with 82% accepting online submissions. Identity, tax, business and social security services share verification across departments.
State of the Environment Report
In 2025, good-air days reached 91.2%, good water quality at monitored Great Sol sites reached 88.6%, and forest cover remained 32%. Three new marine reserves were added along Warm Bay.
The report includes greenhouse-gas inventories and major industrial emissions, forming an annual baseline for the Green Development Plan.
Higher Education Admissions & Financial Support
Public universities maintain common admissions and regional opportunity programs. Students from households earning under SOK 48,000 annually may apply for full tuition relief. Silver Ridge and island students receive additional travel and accommodation support.
Small Business Tax Relief
Small businesses with annual taxable income of up to SOK 300,000 qualify for a 10% corporate tax rate. Newly registered green technology and community service firms may deduct eligible research and hiring costs for their first three years.