Poland vs Sweden: Labour market slack by sex and age - quarterly data

Poland
167
in 2026
Sweden
243
in 2026
Poland rank
12th
Sweden rank
9th

Labour market slack by sex and age - quarterly data over time

  • Poland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 243 against 167 in Poland, a difference of 76.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.5 times Poland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Poland ahead.

Poland ranks 12th and Sweden ranks 9th of 45 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 274 246 28 Poland
2010s 277.9 211.9 66 Poland
2020s 145.57 212.43 66.86 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labour market slack by sex and age - quarterly data, Poland or Sweden?
Sweden, at 243 against 167 in Poland as of 2026.
What is the difference in labour market slack by sex and age - quarterly data between Poland and Sweden?
76, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Sweden?
18 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2026.
How do Poland and Sweden rank globally for labour market slack by sex and age - quarterly data?
Poland ranks 12th and Sweden ranks 9th of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Labour market slack by sex and age - quarterly data. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Labour market slack by sex and age - quarterly data
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 843 data points, 2003–2026
Last refreshed