The number of unemployed persons in Sweden increased to 489.70 Thousand in January of 2026 from 476.80 Thousand in December of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Sweden averaged 386.23 Thousand from 2001 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 599.80 Thousand in June of 2021 and a record low of 248.20 Thousand in November of 2001. source: Statistics Sweden



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Average Weekly Hours 24.70 28.90 Hours Jan 2026
Employed Persons 5914.00 5252.00 Thousand Jan 2026
Employment Rate 68.00 68.70 percent Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 74.40 75.00 percent Jan 2026
Labour Costs 169.20 168.40 points Nov 2025
Unemployed Persons 489.70 476.80 Thousand Jan 2026
Unemployment Rate 8.60 8.30 percent Jan 2026
Wages 207.70 207.20 SEK/Hour Nov 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 222.00 222.50 SEK/Hour Nov 2025


Sweden Unemployed Persons
In Sweden, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
489.70 476.80 599.80 248.20 2001 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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