The record years, rekordåren, describes the economy of Sweden during the global post–World War II economic expansion, until the 1973 oil crisis, largely coinciding with the mandate of Prime Minister Tage Erlander. The original use was a satirical left-wing description of the years 1968-70.
Sweden had maintained neutrality during both world wars, and entered the post-war boom with industrial and demographic advantages. Sweden also received aid from the Marshall Plan.