The number of unemployed persons in Sweden increased to 548.80 Thousand in May of 2026 from 500.10 Thousand in April of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Sweden averaged 388.12 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 30.90 29.90 Hours May 2026
Employed Persons 5299.00 5226.00 Thousand May 2026
Employment Rate 69.40 68.40 percent May 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 76.50 74.90 percent May 2026
Labour Costs 169.70 169.20 points Mar 2026
Unemployed Persons 548.80 500.10 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Rate 9.40 8.70 percent May 2026
Wages 208.80 210.50 SEK/Hour Mar 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 223.80 226.00 SEK/Hour Mar 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
548.80 500.10 599.80 248.20 2001 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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