The regions are now working to reduce the deficit. According to SKR, all regions in the country forecast a deficit of a total of SEK 20 billion this year. Last spring it was predicted that it would land at 14 billion.
Region Sörmland has the largest deficit per inhabitant, SEK 4,000.
“We have had a strained and heavy economy for several years,” says Jörgen Bragner, acting regional director in Sörmland.
In addition to Sörmland, around 15 regions forecast a deficit per inhabitant of over SEK 2,000, writes Sveriges Radio.