Avkastat

Avkastat is a Swedish term that refers to the yield or return produced by an investment, activity, or production process. The word is derived from the verb avkasta, meaning “to cast out” or “to set aside,” and is used in contexts where the outcome is measured against a baseline or expectation.

In finance, avkastat is most commonly used as a shorthand for avkastning, which is the return on investment (ROI) expressed as a percentage. The metric measures profitability and is a key indicator in portfolio management, corporate finance, and benchmarking. Investors use avkastat to compare the performance of equities, bonds, or real‑estate holdings against goals or market averages.

The term also appears in agriculture and resource management to describe crop output or harvest yield. Farmers and agronomists calculate avkastat to assess the effectiveness of planting strategies, fertilization schedules, or irrigation practices. High avkastat values indicate productive land use or efficient resource allocation.

Statistical agencies in Sweden and other Nordic countries regularly publish avkastat figures in national accounts, industrial surveys, and environmental reports. These data help policymakers evaluate sectoral efficiency, guide subsidies, and monitor changes in productivity over time.

In everyday language, avkastat can denote any measurable return, such as the amount of fish caught by a fisherman, the energy generated by a wind turbine, or the satisfaction earned from completing a project. The concept is closely related to English terms such as yield, return, and output, and it forms an essential part of economic and operational analysis across diverse fields.