Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Sweden
Sweden: Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) was 58.83 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Sweden, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Sweden stood at 58.83.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Sweden peaked at 64.14 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 56.21, in 1997.
That places Sweden 79th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 64.14 | — |
| 1992 | 61.17 | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 57.52 | -6.0% |
| 1994 | 56.7 | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 57.6 | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 56.99 | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 56.21 | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 56.53 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 57.84 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 58.6 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 59.72 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 59.54 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 59.16 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 58.23 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 58.3 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 58.86 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 59.78 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 59.88 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 58.07 | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 57.76 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 58.57 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 58.46 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 58.71 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 58.82 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 59.17 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 59.6 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 60.06 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 60.4 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 60.17 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 58.83 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 58.53 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 59.77 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 59.99 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 59.3 | -1.2% |
| 2025 | 58.98 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 58.92 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 58.83 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 58.3 | 56.21 | 64.14 | 9 |
| 2000s | 59.01 | 58.07 | 59.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.17 | 57.76 | 60.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.14 | 58.53 | 59.99 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Sweden
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0422 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0602 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5427 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 10,837 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 788.88 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,587 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,780 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,367 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Sweden?
- Employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) in Sweden was 58.83 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 64.14 in 1991.
- What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.21 in 1997.
- How does Sweden rank for employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Sweden ranks 79th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is employment-to-population ratio (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.