The number of unemployed persons in Sweden decreased to 466.40 Thousand in September of 2026 from 505.20 Thousand in August of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Sweden averaged 389.67 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 33.20 23.80 Hours Sep 2026
Employed Persons 5292.00 5423.00 Thousand Sep 2026
Employment Rate 69.10 70.90 percent Sep 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 75.20 77.50 percent Sep 2026
Labour Costs 171.90 172.80 points Jul 2026
Unemployed Persons 466.40 505.20 Thousand Sep 2026
Unemployment Rate 8.10 8.50 percent Sep 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
466.40 505.20 599.80 248.20 2001 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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