Overview
![Sweden – CAP Strategic Plan](https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_medium_no_crop/public/2023-06/cap-in-my-country-sweden.png?itok=lC_HHgK3)
The agricultural sector in Sweden operates in a Nordic climate with a limited number of crops and a large dairy sector. There are significant differences in production conditions and production types between southern and northern Sweden. The primary sector accounts for less than 1% of Sweden’s total GDP. Dairy and bovine meat account for one-third of the production value of the agriculture sector; crop production about 40%; and pig, poultry and horticulture around 30%. In addition, Sweden is characterised by long transportation distances and sparsely populated areas, with almost 60% of the population living in rural and intermediate regions.