The primary surplus (all central government payments excluding interest payments) was SEK 38.1 billion, which is a SEK 2.4 billion larger surplus than estimated. The deviation is primarily explained by smaller disbursements from a number of state agencies.
In return interest payments on central government debt were SEK 4.1 billion higher than estimated. This is mainly explained by larger exchange rate losses.
The borrowing requirement for the twelve-month period up to the end of May was SEK -47 billion. Government debt was SEK 1,236 billion at the end of May.
New revised yearly forecasts for 2006 and 2007 and new monthly forecasts for June to October will be published on June 21, 2006. The outcome of the central government borrowing requirement for June will be published at 9.30 am on July 7, 2006.
Further information can be obtained from: Håkan Carlsson, tel +46 8 613 47 33
