Measuring and Analyzing the Impact of the Green Economy on the Social Dimension of Sustainable Development in Sweden for the Period 2000–2025

Abstract

Sweden is considered a leading example of the transition to a green economy through its expansion of renewable energy, improved energy efficiency, reduced emissions, and support for clean technology and innovation. This study examines the impact of the green economy on the social dimension of sustainable development in Sweden during 2000–2025, focusing on renewable energy consumption as an indicator of the green economy and female labor force participation as an indicator of the social dimension. The study uses a descriptive-analytical approach and appropriate statistical methods. The results show that renewable energy consumption increased from 39.8% in 2000 to 56.88% in 2025, while female labor force participation increased from 58.10% to 61.54%. The Phillips-Perron test indicated that both variables became stationary after first differencing. The DOLS model revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between renewable energy consumption and female labor force participation, with a coefficient of 0.130 and a p-value of 0.00. The findings suggest that the green transition can contribute not only to environmental sustainability but also to women's economic participation. The study recommends increasing investment in green sectors, developing skills for green jobs, and expanding women's participation in green economic activities.