The idea of parents receiving child support every month is for it to contribute to an economically good standard of living for all families with children in Sweden.
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So much should the child allowance be 2025
Although economic development has contained inflation, interest rate peaks and more expensive foods in recent years, the grant has not been increased since 2018.
In a previous interview with News24 have compricers savings economist, Christina Sahlbergreported that the child allowance, which in 2025 is SEK 1,250 per child, should rather be between SEK 1,500 and 1,800 per month. That is, about the purpose of the child allowance is to help with basic expenses and to simultaneously follow the inflation rate we have had in Sweden in recent years.
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Compricer’s savings economist Christina Sahlberg. Photo: Press Bild/Eric Josjöbarns contribution 2025: You should avoid it
The big question, with the background that the child allowance has not followed the economic development in society, then becomes: What should you as a parent think about and avoid?
Sahlberg believes that you should see the child allowance for what it is, that is, just a contribution, which is to make it easier for the household and the child’s finances.
But instead, many people feel pressured to save the SEK 1,250 you get in child support every month, which she thinks is an important thing you should act on, to avoid feeling stress and pressure.
– If you can start a savings for your child then it is fantastic but it does not have to have anything to do with the child allowance. Small sums saved early can be a good slant until the children fly out, she tells News24 and emphasizes:
– Save that money in an investment savings account so you can get a nice return for many years, says Christina Sahlberg to News24.
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Child allowance 2025: Important detail
If you save smaller sums early, it can grow into large sums over time, which can facilitate the child’s first move, the ability to take a driver’s license or other important supplies that may be needed at the beginning of adulthood.
– Keep in mind that children quickly become more expensive than you think. It may be good to try to save some money for future costs such as sports and driving licenses.
Finally, Sahlberg highlights the fact that an increase in the child allowance would entail large costs for Sweden.
– The child allowance is a universal compensation, that is, it goes to all custodians regardless of the income level. Raising this thus means a major expense for the state, which requires political agreement and budget space.
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