Norway vs Sweden: Job vacancy statistics: quarterly data … 2.1

Norway
2,033
in 2026
Sweden
4,900
in 2026
Norway rank
6th
Sweden rank
3rd

Job vacancy statistics: quarterly data … 2.1 over time

  • Norway
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 4,900 against 2,033 in Norway, a difference of 2,867.

That makes Sweden's figure about 2.4 times Norway's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Sweden ahead.

Norway ranks 6th and Sweden ranks 3rd of 18 countries.

Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Norway Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 1,295 2,447 1,152 Sweden
2020s 2,476 3,666 1,190 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher job vacancy statistics by nace rev. 2.1 activity, occupation and nuts, Norway or Sweden?
Sweden, at 4,900 against 2,033 in Norway as of 2026.
What is the difference in job vacancy statistics by nace rev. 2.1 activity, occupation and nuts between Norway and Sweden?
2,867, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Sweden?
17 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2026.
How do Norway and Sweden rank globally for job vacancy statistics by nace rev. 2.1 activity, occupation and nuts?
Norway ranks 6th and Sweden ranks 3rd of 18 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Job vacancy statistics by NACE Rev. 2.1 activity, occupation and NUTS 2 region - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Job vacancy statistics by NACE Rev. 2.1 activity, occupation and NUTS 2 region - quarterly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
33 places, 369 data points, 2008–2026
Last refreshed