The number of unemployed persons in Sweden increased to 591.50 Thousand in June of 2026 from 548.80 Thousand in May of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Sweden averaged 388.79 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 30.70 30.90 Hours Jun 2026
Employed Persons 5398.00 5299.00 Thousand Jun 2026
Employment Rate 70.60 69.40 percent Jun 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 78.40 76.50 percent Jun 2026
Labour Costs 172.00 169.70 points Apr 2026
Unemployed Persons 591.50 548.80 Thousand Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 9.90 9.40 percent Jun 2026
Wages 210.80 208.80 SEK/Hour Apr 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 227.40 224.00 SEK/Hour Apr 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
591.50 548.80 599.80 248.20 2001 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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