The number of unemployed persons in Sweden decreased to 500.10 Thousand in April of 2026 from 564.90 Thousand in March of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Sweden averaged 387.59 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 29.90 33.00 Hours Apr 2026
Employed Persons 5226.00 5230.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Employment Rate 68.40 68.50 percent Apr 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 74.90 75.90 percent Apr 2026
Labour Costs 169.20 169.10 points Feb 2026
Unemployed Persons 500.10 564.90 Thousand Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 8.70 9.70 percent Apr 2026
Wages 210.60 211.30 SEK/Hour Feb 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 226.10 228.00 SEK/Hour Feb 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
500.10 564.90 599.80 248.20 2001 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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