Savings among the population in Sweden 2018, by age group and by type

In 2018, having a savings account was the most common type of savings in Sweden. This was especially the case for the youngest and oldest age groups, where 85 percent and 74 percent of the respondents, respectively, had an account. In comparison, fund savings were more common among the 34 to 50 year olds and the 51 to 64 year olds (83 percent each). Having direct stock ownership was relatively evenly spread out among the age groups during this period, while amortizing loans was mostly popular with respondents between 34 and 50 years.