The number of unemployed persons in Sweden decreased to 467.70 Thousand in July of 2026 from 591.50 Thousand in June of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Sweden averaged 389.04 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 19.00 30.70 Hours Jul 2026
Employed Persons 5507.00 5398.00 Thousand Jul 2026
Employment Rate 72.00 70.60 percent Jul 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 78.10 78.40 percent Jul 2026
Labour Costs 172.80 172.60 points Jun 2026
Unemployed Persons 467.70 591.50 Thousand Jul 2026
Unemployment Rate 7.80 9.90 percent Jul 2026
Wages 215.40 214.90 SEK/Hour Jun 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 235.00 234.40 SEK/Hour Jun 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
467.70 591.50 599.80 248.20 2001 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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