The number of unemployed persons in Sweden increased to 505.20 Thousand in August of 2026 from 467.70 Thousand in July of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Sweden averaged 389.42 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 23.80 19.00 Hours Aug 2026
Employed Persons 5423.00 5507.00 Thousand Aug 2026
Employment Rate 70.90 72.00 percent Aug 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 77.50 78.10 percent Aug 2026
Labour Costs 171.90 172.80 points Jul 2026
Unemployed Persons 505.20 467.70 Thousand Aug 2026
Unemployment Rate 8.50 7.80 percent Aug 2026
Wages 211.70 215.80 SEK/Hour Jul 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 229.30 235.00 SEK/Hour Jul 2026


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
505.20 467.70 599.80 248.20 2001 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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