The number of unemployed persons in Sweden increased to 507.10 Thousand in February of 2026 from 489.70 Thousand in January of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Sweden averaged 386.63 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 32.70 24.70 Hours Feb 2026
Employed Persons 5250.00 5914.00 Thousand Feb 2026
Employment Rate 68.70 68.00 percent Feb 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 75.30 74.40 percent Feb 2026
Labour Costs 169.60 169.20 points Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 507.10 489.70 Thousand Feb 2026
Unemployment Rate 8.80 8.60 percent Feb 2026
Wages 210.00 207.80 SEK/Hour Dec 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 224.80 221.90 SEK/Hour Dec 2025


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
507.10 489.70 599.80 248.20 2001 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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