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INTRODUCTION

What follows is a selection only of the main categories of material. Always check the catalogues - for some of the titles mentioned, we have incomplete holdings.

Some other British Library holdings of Swedish government materials are recorded in Explore the British Library [http://explore.bl.uk]. However other material has to be traced through a range of manual records and published indexes. If you do not find what you are looking for in the Integrated Catalogue, please contact the Enquiry Desk in the Social Sciences Reading Room, where expert staff will check further on your behalf.

For a complete listing of Library at LSE holdings, consult the Library catalogue [http://www.lse.ac.uk/library/]

For material held by Oxford University Library Services, please consult the OLIS catalogue at [http://solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/]. Please contact the Official Papers Section [email protected] for further assistance.

Sweden is a constitutional monarchy. The King is the Head of State; however, his duties are primarily of a representative and ceremonial nature. The monarch opens the sessions of the Riksdag, is the official representative of Sweden in relations with other countries, receives other Heads of State, and holds the highest military rank.

The Riksdag (Parliament) is the highest organ of government. Since 1971 it has one Chamber with 349 members elected on a system of partial proportional representation and is led by a Speaker. The members are chosen every four years in general elections and at present they represent seven parties. The Riksdag enacts laws, decides on taxes and on budget allocations, and examines the administration of the country by the executive branch.

Swedish government documents Page 1 of 15 Social sciences collection guides Official publications CONTENTS

1. PARLIAMENTARY PUBLICATIONS ...... 2 2. CONSTITUTION ...... 5 3. LEGISLATION AND COURT REPORTS ...... 5 3.1 Legislation ...... 5 3.2 The courts and case law ...... 6 3.3 Legal resources on the Internet ...... 6 4. GAZETTES, OFFICIAL ALMANACS AND YEARBOOKS ...... 7 5. DEPARTMENTAL PUBLICATIONS ...... 7 6. GOVERNMENT REPORTS ...... 7 7. NATIONAL BANK PUBLICATIONS ...... 8 8. INDEXES ...... 8 8.1 General guides and indexes ...... 9 8.2 Parliamentary/legislative proceedings ...... 9 8.3 Departmental publications ...... 10 8.4 Statistical material ...... 10 9. WEBSITES ...... 10 9.1 Government web portals ...... 10 9.2 Parliament and government reports ...... 10 9.3 Legal Resources on the Internet ...... 11 9.4 Statistical materials ...... 11 10. STATISTICS ...... 11 10.2 Statistical yearbooks ...... 12 10.3 Other Statistical material ...... 12 10.4 Censuses...... 14 FURTHER INFORMATION ...... 15

1. PARLIAMENTARY PUBLICATIONS

The Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) makes laws and decrees the income taxes and expenditure of the state. It reviews the work of the government and the various authorities and decides on foreign policy. The Riksdag maintains a website at http://www.riksdagen.se/ which offers information about its work and decisions. The website contains a large number of texts from the parliament such as government bills (propositioner), debates (protokoll) and committee reports (utskottsbetänkanden). The website is easy to use but the texts are in Swedish with some guides in English. Records of proceedings in the Chamber can be searched online in Swedish from 1971 at http://www.riksdagen.se/sv/Dokument-Lagar/Kammaren/Protokoll/ Some of the records of proceedings in the Chamber have been translated into English. Some general information about the Parliament and its work is also available in English at http://www.riksdagen.se/en/

Protokoll (Records of proceedings in the Chamber)

Swedish government documents Page 2 of 15 Social sciences collection guides Official publications This series contains a verbatim record of everything that is said in the Riksdag Chamber. Immediately after a meeting of the Chamber, the proceedings can be read in a preliminary record; after two to four weeks, the final, the approved record is published. The record also shows how the parties have voted. Parliamentary working papers used to appear in Protokoll: Riksdagen, Bihang (Appendix to the Proceedings) and include bills, motions, the royal speech at the opening of Parliament, annual reports of several parliamentary offices, reports of parliamentary committees and reports requested from the Government by Parliament.

Riksdag - Bihang till Protokolle and Register BL holdings: 1810-1970 BL shelfmark: SB.806 Not held at the Library, LSE Not held at the Bodleian Library

Riksdagens protokoll: Forsta Kamaren (Proceedings: First Chamber) BL holdings: 1867-1970 BL shelfmark: SB.808/3(1) Not held at the Library, LSE Not held at the Bodleian Library

Riksdagens protokoll: Andra Kamaren (Proceedings: Second Chamber) BL holdings: 1867-1970 BL shelfmark: SB.808/3(2) Not held at the Library, LSE Not held at the Bodleian Library

From 1971 the proceedings are published in sections: A. Protokoll [Debates] BL holdings: 1971-2010/11 BL shelfmark: SB.808/5 Not held at the Library, LSE Not held at the Bodleian Library

B. Propositioner [Bills] includes the budget bill BL holdings: 1971-2010/11 BL shelfmark: SB.808/5 (2) Not held at the Library, LSE Not held at the Bodleian Library Budget materials are currently also available at the Riksdag website at http://www.riksdagen.se/sv/Dokument-Lagar/Forslag/Propositioner-och-skrivelser/ C. Protokoll bihang includes reports requested from the government by the Riksdag, Annual report of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, Annual report of the Riksdag auditors, etc. BL holdings: 1971- 2009/10 BL shelfmark: SB.808/5 (3) The Library, LSE holdings: these catalogued individually by title, where available at GOVT PUBNS 485 (R…) Not held at the Bodleian Library

Swedish government documents Page 3 of 15 Social sciences collection guides Official publications D. Motioner [Motions] BL holdings: 1971-2009/10 BL shelfmark: SB.808/5 (4) Not held at the Library, LSE Not held at the Bodleian Library

E. Reports to the chamber from the 16 Standing Committees BL holdings: 1971-2010/11 BL shelfmark: SB.808/5 (5) Not held at the Library, LSE Not held at the Bodleian Library

F. Riksdagsskrivelser [Riksdag communications] BL holdings: 1971-2010/11 BL shelfmark: SB.808/5 (6) Not held at the Library, LSE Not held at the Bodleian Library

G. Riksdag Register BL holdings: 1971-1998/99 BL shelfmark: SB.814/2 Not held at the Library, LSE Not held at the Bodleian Library

Riksdag ars (later Riksdagens arsbok), published annually since 1950, provides a summary of the business dealt with by the Riksdag through the year. BL holdings: 1950- BL shelfmark: SB.815 Current edition: OPL 948.50025 The Library, LSE holdings: 1932 - 1988 The Library, LSE classmark: GOVT PUBNS 485 (R48) Not held at the Bodleian Library

Justitieombudsmännens ämbetsberättelse [Annual Reports of the Parliamentary Ombudsmen] BL holdings: 1849, 1908, and 1946 only BL shelfmark: SB.859 Also in Bihang till Protokoll at BL shelfmark SB.806 until 1970. From 1971 onwards in Protokoll C at BL shelfmark: SB.808/5(3) The Library, LSE holdings: 1985/86- The Library, LSE classmark: GOVT PUBNS 455 (R187) Not held at the Bodleian Library These are also available from the Ombudsmen's website http://www.jo.se/sv/Om- JO/Ambetsberattelser/ from 1996/97. A summary in English can be found at the end of the reports. The Ombudsmen of Justice, or the Parliamentary Ombudsmen to give them their official title, are elected by the Swedish Riksdag (Parliament) to ensure that public authorities and their staff comply with the laws and other statutes governing their actions. The Ombudsmen exercise this supervision by evaluating and investigating complaints from the general public, by making inspections of the various authorities and by conducting other forms of inquiry that they initiate themselves. Anyone who feels that they have

Swedish government documents Page 4 of 15 Social sciences collection guides Official publications received unfair treatment by a public agency can lodge a complaint with the Parliamentary Ombudsmen (JO). They exist to guarantee that the treatment of all individuals by public agencies is in accordance with Swedish law.

2. CONSTITUTION

Like most other democracies, Sweden has a written Constitution which sets out the rules for political decision-making. Instead of one document, Sweden has four fundamental laws which serve as a basis for how Sweden is ruled: • The Instrument of Government • The Act of Succession, • The Freedom of the Press Act • The Fundamental Law on Freedom of Expression. Available in Constitutional documents of Sweden, Stockholm: Swedish Riksdag, 1996 BL shelfmark: YA 1998.b.475 The Library, LSE classmark: GOVT PUBNS 485 (566). The Bodleian Library holds the 1972 edition at Bodley BOD Nuneham 23984 d.31 The acts which form the Swedish Constitution are available in English online at the Riksdag website: http://www.riksdagen.se/en/Documents-and-laws/ The Swedish texts can be found at the website at: http://www.riksdagen.se/sv/Dokument-Lagar/

3. LEGISLATION AND COURT REPORTS

3.1 Legislation

Svensk författningssamling [Swedish Code of Statutes] BL holdings: 1835, 1837, 1871, 1873, 1899, 1910-1912, 1917, 1935, 1940-2002 (1949; 1972-1973 missing) BL shelfmark: S.800.d/2 The Library, LSE holdings: 1970 only at The Library, LSE classmark: GOVT PUBNS 485(76/1970/48) IALS Library holdings: 1955-83 IALS Library classmark: GO42.E.2 Bodleian Library holdings: 1825-1988 Bodleian Library shelfmark: Bodleian LawLib Sweden 10 1825 Continued by: Fritzes FS: Fritzes författningssamling BL holdings: 2003-2009 BL shelfmark: OPJ.9x.86 Not held at the Library, LSE Not held at the Bodleian Library Published since 1825, this is the official legal gazette. It contains all Acts and ordinances promulgated by the Parliament and the Cabinet together, while ordinances by the

Swedish government documents Page 5 of 15 Social sciences collection guides Official publications Cabinet are included selectively. There are quarterly indexes with alphabetical and chronological lists which are cumulated in a yearly list. Its content is available online at http://www.lagrummet.se/.

Sveriges Rikes Lag BL holdings: 1931-2003; 2005- 2010 BL shelfmark:SB.868/3 The Library, LSE holdings: 52nd ed, 1930 and 69th ed, 1947 The Library, LSE classmark: GOVT PUBNS 485(172) and 485(171) Bodleian Library holdings: 64th ed., 1943; 84th ed., 1963; 87th ed., 1966; 90th ed., 1969 Bodleian Library shelfmark: LawLib Sweden 030 S974 IALS Library holdings: 2005- IALS Library classmark: GO.42.D.1 SWE Earlier editions held by IALS are catalogued separately

3.2 The courts and case law

There are three kinds of courts in Sweden: the general courts, which comprise district courts, courts of appeal and the Supreme Court; the general administrative courts, that is to say, county administrative courts, administrative courts of appeal and the Supreme Administrative Court; and also the special courts, which determine disputes within special areas, for example, the Labour Court and the Market Court. Neither the Government Offices nor any other agencies have the authority to decide how a court rules in individual cases. The National Courts Administration is the central administrative agency for public courts, public administrative courts, regional tenancy tribunals, regional rent tribunals and the National Legal Aid Authority. Case law from the Supreme Court, the Appeal Courts, the Supreme Administrative Court, the Administrative Courts of Appeal and specialised courts have all been published electronically and free of charge by Sveriges Domstolar (the National Courts Administration) since 1980 at http://www.domstol.se/. Legal information from the higher courts is also available on the Lagrummet portal at http://www.lagrummet.se/. Reports of cases from the Supreme Court are published in the journal: Nytt juridiskt arkiv: Avd. I. BL holdings: 1984-1991 BL shelfmark: X.0200/1371 Not held at the Library, LSE Cases have also been published electronically on the website of the Supreme Court since 2003 at http://www.hogstadomstolen.se/Domstolar/Hogsta-domstolen/

3.3 Legal resources on the Internet

Lagrummet.se at http://www.lagrummet.se/ is a portal for Swedish public administration legal information. It offers legal information from the government, the Riksdag, the higher courts, and government agencies. Swedish statutes in translation are available at http://www.government.se/sb/d/3288, which is part of the “How Sweden is governed” section of the Government Offices of Sweden website, presented in both Swedish and English. The laws and ordinances listed in this section consist largely of material translated by ministries and government agencies in Sweden. They have been divided into 12 categories. In each category you will also find some background material.

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4. GAZETTES, OFFICIAL ALMANACS AND YEARBOOKS

Post-och inrikes tidningar [Government Appointments and other notices] BL holdings: 1918-1919 on microfilm BL shelfmark: NPL M.F. 1120 (Newspaper Library) Also 1971 only (print) BL shelfmark: OGS.330 Not held at the Library, LSE Publishes official and legal notices in the regular issues, with company registrations appearing in a supplement.

Sweriges och Norriges Calender för året ... BL holdings: 1839-1876 BL shelfmark: PP.2454 a Not held at the Library, LSE Continued by: Sveriges Statskalender för år 1877 etc. BL holdings: 1877- 2010 BL shelfmark: PP.2454 a Latest edition at OPL.948.50061 The Library, LSE holdings: 1939; 1941; 1943; 1948; 1955; 1972; 1979; 1988 The Library, LSE classmark: RESERVE PERIODICALS JN7724 This is a comprehensive directory of names and addresses of Swedish official and semi- official organizations and their subdivisions at the central, regional and municipal level. Includes names of Members of Parliament, names and addresses of organizations of the European Union, and names of Swedish MEPs.

5. DEPARTMENTAL PUBLICATIONS

At the Library, London School of Economics and Political Science, these have been acquired selectively and may be traced via the Library catalogue [http://www.lse.ac.uk/library/]. You may use the term Sweden in the 'author browse' mode of Quick search to find an alphabetical listing by Swedish Government departments. Similarly, the British Library holdings can be traced via the Explore the British Library [http://explore.bl.uk/] or by contacting the Enquiry Desk in the Social Sciences Reading Room.

6. GOVERNMENT REPORTS

Swedish government official reports (Statens Offentliga Utredningar (SOU)) started in 1922. They were previously included in Protokoll (including commissions of inquiry). BL holdings: 1922- BL shelmark: SB.915 (also some are catalogued separately) The Library, LSE holdings: these at various GOVT PUBNS 485 (…) numbers – check the Catalogue for individual titles. Current reports are also available in full text on the Internet at http://www.sou.gov.se/

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7. NATIONAL BANK PUBLICATIONS

Sveriges bank or Riksbank (Bank of Sweden) The Riksbank is Sweden’s central bank and an authority under the Riksdag, the Swedish parliament. The Riksbank’s main tasks are to maintain price stability and to promote a safe and efficient payment system. The Riksbank compiles and publishes statistics within a number of different areas. The balance of payments, including the current account and financial account, is presented quarterly. The Riksbank also compiles data regarding banks’ and housing credit institutions’ deposit and lending rates. Financial market statistics, including the interest rate data, are published by Statistics Sweden monthly on behalf of the Riksbank. The website [http://www.riksbank.se/sv/] includes a wide range of reports, press releases and speeches.

Annual Reports / Sveriges Riksbank Not found at BL. The Library, LSE holdings: 1908 – 1959 at RESERVE PERIODCALS HG3176 and 1960- at MAIN COLLECTION HG3176 The Annual Report contains an account of foreign exchange and monetary policy and of how the Riksbank has promoted a safe and efficient payments system. Moreover, there is a presentation of the Riksbank's profit and loss account, balance sheet and directors' report. These are available online from 1997 at http://www.riksbank.se/sv/Press-och- publicerat/Publicerat-fran-Riksbanken/Arsredovisning/ Statistisk årsbok / Sveriges Riksbank [Riksbank’s Statistical yearbook] BL holdings: 1908-1989 BL shelfmark: SB.898 The Library, LSE holdings: 1980 - The Library, LSE classmark: MAIN COLLECTION HG3171

8. INDEXES

The following are suggestions only. You can use a number of catalogues and indexes to help track down the full publication details of Swedish government publications. A range of published indexes, and the Library catalogues, can be used to trace many of the publications. Please ask at the Enquiry Desk in the British Library's Social Sciences Reading Room, or the LSE Library Information Desk for details. For a complete listing of Library, London School of Economics and Political Science, holdings, use the Library catalogue [http://www.lse.ac.uk/library/]. Use 'Quick search' and choose 'Classmark browse' from the drop-down list. Enter the number 485. Some British Library holdings of Swedish government materials are recorded in Explore the British Library [http://explore.bl.uk/]. However, other material has to be traced

Swedish government documents Page 8 of 15 Social sciences collection guides Official publications through a range of manual records and published indexes. If you do not find what you are looking for in the Integrated Catalogue, please contact the Enquiry Desk in the Social Sciences Reading Room, where expert staff will check further on your behalf.

8.1 General guides and indexes

Guide to Official publications of foreign countries / American Library Association, Government Documents Round Table BL holdings: 2nd ed. 1997 BL shelfmark: OPL.Enq.Desk 070.595 The Library, LSE holdings: 1990 edition The Library, LSE classmark: REF. COLL. Z1200 A51

Official publications of Western Europe / edited by Eve Johansson London: Mansell, 1984-1988 BL shelfmark: OPL.940.043 The Library, LSE classmark: REF. COLL. Z2000 O31

Arsbibliografi over Sveriges offentliga publikationer (Annual bibliography of government publications) BL holdings: 1931-1975 BL shelfmark: OPL.948.50043 Continued by: Sveriges statliga publikationer bibliografi BL holdings: 1976-1984 BL shelfmark: OPL.948.50043 The Library, LSE holdings: 1976/78-1982 The Library, LSE classmark: 485 (R78) Continued by: Statliga publikationer arsbibliografi BL holdings: 1985-1994 BL shelfmark: OPL.948.50043 The Library, LSE holdings: 1985-1994 The Library, LSE classmark: 485 (R78)

8.2 Parliamentary/legislative proceedings

Riksdag ars (later Riksdagens arsbok), published annually since 1950, provides a summary of the business dealt with by the Riksdag through the year. BL holdings: 1950-current on Aleph BL shelfmark: SB.815 Latest edition OPL.948.50025 The Library, LSE holdings: 1932 – 1988 The Library, LSE classmark: GOVT PUBNS 485 (R48) The Riksdag proceedings (Protokoll) are indexed in the Register which is held by the BL at shelfmark SB.806 from 1810 to 1970 and at SB.814/2 from 1971.

Swedish government documents Page 9 of 15 Social sciences collection guides Official publications 8.3 Departmental publications

At the Library, London School of Economics and Political Science, these have been acquired selectively and may be traced via the Library catalogue [http://www.lse.ac.uk/library/]. You may use the term Sweden in the 'author browse' mode of Quick search to find an alphabetical listing by Swedish Government departments. Similarly, the British Library holdings can be traced via Explore the British Library [http://explore.bl.uk] or by contacting the Enquiry Desk in the Social Sciences Reading Room. Bodleian Library holdings can be traced via their catalogue at [http://solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/].

8.4 Statistical material

The Library, London School of Economics and Political Science's holdings are catalogued on the Library catalogue [http://www.lse.ac.uk/library/]. British Library holdings can again be traced via Explore the British Library [http://explore.bl.uk] or by contacting the Enquiry Desk in the Social Sciences Reading Room. Statistics Sweden lists currently available sales publications on its web site. Follow the link from Publiceringskalendar off the home page Hitta statistik tab at [http://www.scb.se/].

9. WEBSITES

This is a selective list of useful sites.

9.1 Government web portals

https://sweden.se/ is the official international gateway to Sweden. It provides official information on all aspects of Swedish life, society, culture, education, tourism and the economy. http://www.regeringen.se/ is prepared by the Government and the Government Offices of Sweden, an integral authority comprising the Prime Minister's Office, the ministries and the Office of Administrative Affairs. The website contains names of current ministers and links to the ministries. The English version of the website at http://www.government.se/ contains an introduction to how Sweden is governed and information on the Swedish legal system.

9.2 Parliament and government reports

The Riksdag maintains a website at http://www.riksdagen.se/ which offers information about its work and decisions. The website contains a large number of texts from the parliament such as government bills (propositioner), debates (protokoll) and committee reports (utskottsbetänkanden). The website is easy to use but the texts are in Swedish with some guides in English. Records of proceedings in the Chamber can be searched online in Swedish at [http://www.riksdagen.se/Dokument-Lagar/Kammaren/Protokoll/] Some of the records of proceedings in the Chamber have been translated into English. Some general information about the Parliament and its work can also be found in English [http://www.riksdagen.se/en/].

Swedish government documents Page 10 of 15 Social sciences collection guides Official publications Swedish government reports are available in full text on the Internet from 1994 at: [http://www.sou.gov.se/].

9.3 Legal Resources on the Internet

http://www.lagrummet.se/ is an official gateway to all Swedish legal information. It contains legal information from: • The Government • Riksdagen • Higher courts • Government agencies (approx. 90) Swedish statutes in translation are available at http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/3288 This is an official website developed by the Swedish Ministry of Justice publishing legislation and information about the Courts, police authorities, penal affairs and public administrative policies, presented in both Swedish and English. The laws and ordinances listed in this section consist largely of material translated by ministries and government agencies in Sweden. They have been divided into 12 categories. In each category you will also find some background material. Case law from 1980 from the Supreme Court, the Appeal Courts, the Supreme Administrative Court, The Administrative Court of Appeal and specialised courts has been published electronically and free of charge by Sveriges Domstolar (the National Courts Administration) at http://www.domstol.se/.

9.4 Statistical materials

Statistiska centralbyrån (SCB) (Statistics Sweden) [http://www.scb.se/] is the central government authority for official statistics. Since January 1997, Statistics Sweden has made all its publications and databases available free on the Internet. The aim is to provide increased access to statistics and allow users to easily download information to their own computers. There is a complete parallel version in English. The Sveriges Bank or Riksbanken (Bank of Sweden) website http://www.riksbank.se/sv/ includes a range of economic and financial statistics.

10. STATISTICS

The Libraries have an extensive set of Swedish government statistics, backed up by other, non-Governmental statistics collections. The British Library's collections of foreign government material, including statistics, are stored in Yorkshire. Please contact the Enquiry Desk in the Social Sciences Reading Room for advice on ordering. Statistiska centralbyrån (SCB) (Statistics Sweden) at http://www.scb.se/ is the central government authority for official statistics. Since January 1997, Statistics Sweden has made its databases and publications available free on the Internet. The aim is to provide increased access to statistics and allow users to easily download information to their own computers. The website has a complete parallel version in English at http://www.scb.se/en_/

Swedish government documents Page 11 of 15 Social sciences collection guides Official publications The Statistical database at http://www.statistikdatabasen.scb.se/pxweb/sv/ssd/?rxid=77f6ec67-c71b-4b0f-896b- 695b3d0d44e5 contains most of the official statistics that Statistics Sweden is responsible for. Also included are official statistics from other statistical authorities. The database contains a number of tables where selected information can be presented on the screen, in print or transmitted to the user's computer for further processing. Searches can be made in three ways: via the link Nya siffror (only in the Swedish version of the website), the subject areas, or text search. The Statistical database is available free-of-charge.

10.2 Statistical yearbooks

Statistisk årsbok för Sverige [Statistical yearbook of Sweden] 1914- BL holdings: 1914- BL shelfmark: SB.920 Latest edition OPL.948.500212 CD-ROM version: SPR CD 93 The Library, LSE holdings: Vol.1, 1914- at STATISTICS AND HISTORICAL STATISTICS 485 (HA155). This yearbook provides summary statistics on a wide range of geographic, demographic, economic, social and cultural topics. The 2013 edition is available online at: http://www.scb.se/sv_/Hitta-statistik/Publiceringskalender/Visa-detaljerad- information/?publobjid=19093

10.3 Other Statistical material

Allmän månadsstatistik [Monthly digest of Swedish statistics] BL holdings: 1963-1979 BL shelfmark: SB.921/116 The Library, LSE holdings: vol.1, 1963 – vol.40, 2002 at STATISTICS 485 (HA155) and GOVT PUBNS. 485 (R118).

Statistisk tidskrift [Statistical review] 1860-1869 BL shelfmark: SB.921/75 1870-1913 BL shelfmark: SB.921/75(2), 1952-1984 BL shelfmark: SB.921/75(3) The Library, LSE holdings: 1905; 1908; 1912; 1952 – 1984 The Library, LSE classmark: GOVT PUBNS. 485 (R97). Continued by: Journal of official statistics BL holdings: 1985-1999 BL shelfmark: SB.963/69 BL Document Supply Centre holdings: 1985- BL Document Supply Centre shelfmark: 5026.235000 The Library, LSE holdings: 1985- The Library, LSE classmark: RESERVE PERIODICALS HA1 These last two titles, produced by the Swedish Statistical Office, are concerned with statistical methodology but have local applications.

Swedish government documents Page 12 of 15 Social sciences collection guides Official publications Industri: berättelse for... [Manufacturing] BL holdings: 1913-1989 BL shelfmark: SB.921/12 The Library, LSE holdings: 1912-1982 The Library, LSE classmark: HISTORICAL STATISTICS 485 (HA251).

Kommersiella meddelanden [Commerce] BL holdings: 1914-1959 BL shelfmark: SB.833 The Library, LSE holdings: 1914-1916; 1918-1962 The Library, LSE classmark: GOVT PUBNS. 485 (R1/1).

Jordbruksstatistisk årsbok [Statistical yearbook of agriculture] BL holdings: 1965-1993 BL shelfmark: SB.921/106 The Library, LSE holdings: vol.1, 1965 - The Library, LSE classmark: STATISTICS 485 (HA261) and GOVT PUBNS. 485 (R123).

Sveriges in- och utförsel BL holdings: 1917-1945 BL shelfmark: SB.924/4 The Library, LSE holdings: 1912-1945 The Library, LSE classmark: GOVT PUBNS. 485 (R1/3).

Manadsstatistik over handeln BL holdings: 1914-1945 BL shelfmark: SB.924/4 The Library, LSE holdings: 1946-1970 The Library, LSE classmark: GOVT PUBNS. 485 (R1/3).

Handel: Berättelse for... BL holdings: 1913-1980 BL shelfmark: SB.921 The Library, LSE holdings: 1898, 1900, 1905-1909, 1911-1961 The Library, LSE classmark: GOVT PUBNS. 485 (R30).

Utrikeshandel [Foreign trade] BL holdings: 1963-1978 BL shelfmark: SB.922/36 The Library, LSE holdings: 1962- The Library, LSE classmark: STATISTICS 485 (HA261) and GOVT PUBNS. 485 (R30).

Utrikeshandel : manadsstatistik [Foreign trade : monthly bulletin] Not held by BL The Library, LSE holdings: 1971-1985 The Library, LSE classmark: STATISTICS 485 (HA261) and GOVT PUBNS. 485 (R1/3).

The Swedish economy BL holdings: 1963-2013 BL shelfmark: SB.867/5 The Library, LSE holdings: 1961-

Swedish government documents Page 13 of 15 Social sciences collection guides Official publications The Library, LSE classmark: MAIN COLLECTION HC371

The Swedish economy: national budget The Library, LSE holdings: 1958 – 1985 The Library, LSE classmark: GOVT PUBNS. 485 (R113)

10.4 Censuses

The libraries hold a significant collection of historic Swedish censuses. Sweden’s first census was conducted in 1749. Sweden got its first nominal census in 1860 in connection with a new reporting system and the establishment of the Central Bureau of Statistics. Between 1860 and 1930 censuses were taken every ten years. Since 1930 population and housing censuses have been taken every 5 years in years ending 0 and 5. In earlier population and housing censuses the general public and property owners have had to provide information by filling in and sending in questionnaires. It has, however, in recent censuses been possible to use increasing amounts of information from administrative register-based sources. Future censuses from 2005 onwards will be based entirely on information from different administrative sources. This means that the general public will not be required to fill in questionnaires every five years, nor, from now on, will property owners have to provide information about the buildings and dwellings that they own. Latest population statistics are available at the Statistics Sweden website at http://www.scb.se/ Holdings: Folkräkningen 1910 BL shelfmark: SB.921/3(1) Folkräkningen 1920 BL shelfmark: SB.921/3(3) Folkräkningen 1930 BL shelfmark: SB.921/3(4) Folkräkningen 1935 BL shelfmark: SB.921/3(4) Folkräkningen 1940 BL shelfmark: SB.921/3(5) Folkräkningen 1945 BL shelfmark: SB.921/3(6) Folkräkningen 1950 BL shelfmark: SB.921/3(7) Folkräkningen 1960 BL shelfmark: SB.921/3(8) Folk- och bostadsräkningen 1965 [Population and housing census 1965] BL shelfmark: SB.921/3(9) Folk- och bostadsräkningen 1970 [Population and housing census 1970] BL shelfmark: SB.921/3(10) Folk- och bostadsräkningen 1975 [Population and housing census 1975] BL shelfmark: SB.921/3(11)

Swedish government documents Page 14 of 15 Social sciences collection guides Official publications Folk- och bostadsräkningen 1980 [Population and housing census 1980] BL shelfmark: SB.921/3(12) Folk- och bostadsräkningen 1985 [Population and housing census 1985] BL shelfmark: SB.921/3(13) Folk- och bostadsräkningen 1990 [Population and housing census 1990] Not held at BL The Library, LSE holdings: 1910 – 1990 at STATISTICS AND HISTORICAL STATISTICS 485 (HA161). Check the Catalogue for the holdings of volumes - there are some gaps. Microfilm versions are also available for the 1910 – 1940 censuses.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information, contact: [email protected] for LSE holdings Tel: +44 (0)20 7955 6354 [email protected] for British Library holdings T: +44 (0)20 7412 7676 and ask for Enquiry Desk, Social Sciences Reading Room [email protected] for Bodleian Library holdings T: +44 (0)1865 277201

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