In 1968, Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden's central bank) established this Prize in memory of Alfred Nobel, founder of the Nobel Prize. Here are some facts and figures regarding The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, awarded from 1969 onwards. The 2009 Nobel Prize is not yet included.

Number of Prizes in Economic Sciences

40 Prizes in Economic Sciences have been awarded every year since 1969.

22 Prizes in Economic Sciences have been given to one Laureate only.
14 Prizes in Economic Sciences have been shared by two Laureates.
4 Prizes in Economic Sciences have been shared between three Laureates.

Number of Laureates in Economic Sciences

62 individuals have been awarded since 1969.

Youngest Laureate in Economic Sciences

To date, the youngest Laureate in Economic Sciences is Kenneth J. Arrow, who was 51 years old when he was awarded in 1972.

Oldest Laureate in Economic Sciences

The oldest Laureate in Economic Sciences to date is Leonid Hurwicz, who was 90 years old when he was awarded in 2007. He is also the oldest Laureate to be awarded the Nobel Prize in all Prize areas.

Women Laureates in Economic Sciences

There have been no women Laureates in Economic Sciences so far.

Multiple Laureates in Economic Sciences

There have been no multiple Laureates in Economic Sciences.

Posthumous Prizes in Economic Sciences

There have been no posthumous Prizes in Economic Sciences. From 1974, the Statutes of the Nobel Foundation stipulate that a Prize cannot be awarded posthumously, unless death has occurred after the announcement of the Prize. Before 1974, the Nobel Prize has only been awarded posthumously twice: to Dag Hammarskjöld (Nobel Peace Prize 1961) and Erik Axel Karlfeldt (Nobel Prize in Literature 1931).

Family Laureates in Economic Sciences

Brothers:
Jan Tinbergen (Economic Sciences in 1969) and Nikolaas Tinbergen (Physiology or Medicine in 1973)