Provided is an electrolytic solution for an electrolytic capacitor, which is capable of suppressing expansion of a housing container even during reflow soldering. The electrolytic solution for an electrolytic capacitor is characterized in that: the electrolytic solution for an electrolytic capacitor comprises a capacitor element having a positive electrode foil having a dielectric oxide film layer on the surface thereof, a negative electrode foil, and a solid electrolyte layer, and an electrolytic solution impregnated into the capacitor element inside a housing container; the electrolytic solution contains an organic carboxylic acid having a hydroxyl group, a boron compound, and a solvent, the content of the boron compound being 0.6 mol or more with respect to 1 mol of the organic carboxylic acid having a hydroxyl group, the solvent containing a protic organic solvent, and the content of the boron compound being 1 mol or more when the electrolytic capacitor is exposed to a high temperature of 250 DEG C or more. A pressure increase in the outer shell container can be suppressed.