Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Sweden
Sweden: Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies was 199,202 Persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Sweden, 1982–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2025, infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Sweden stood at 199,202 Persons.
The figure is up 7.0% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Sweden peaked at 447,367 Persons in 1993 and was at its lowest, 66,558 Persons, in 1989.
That places Sweden 15th out of 22 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 161,292 Persons | — |
| 1983 | 178,258 Persons | +10.5% |
| 1984 | 159,250 Persons | -10.7% |
| 1985 | 139,358 Persons | -12.5% |
| 1986 | 133,542 Persons | -4.2% |
| 1987 | 117,425 Persons | -12.1% |
| 1988 | 88,683 Persons | -24.5% |
| 1989 | 66,558 Persons | -24.9% |
| 1990 | 71,000 Persons | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 137,667 Persons | +93.9% |
| 1992 | 309,750 Persons | +125.0% |
| 1993 | 447,367 Persons | +44.4% |
| 1994 | 438,358 Persons | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 436,175 Persons | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 407,567 Persons | -6.6% |
| 1997 | 366,992 Persons | -10.0% |
| 1998 | 285,546 Persons | -22.2% |
| 1999 | 276,681 Persons | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 231,244 Persons | -16.4% |
| 2001 | 193,009 Persons | -16.5% |
| 2002 | 185,838 Persons | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 223,022 Persons | +20.0% |
| 2004 | 239,201 Persons | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 241,434 Persons | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 210,891 Persons | -12.7% |
| 2007 | 169,466 Persons | -19.6% |
| 2008 | 150,284 Persons | -11.3% |
| 2009 | 236,828 Persons | +57.6% |
| 2010 | 231,078 Persons | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 206,431 Persons | -10.7% |
| 2012 | 212,898 Persons | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 214,295 Persons | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 202,463 Persons | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 194,385 Persons | -4.0% |
| 2016 | 189,718 Persons | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 191,936 Persons | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 185,710 Persons | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 187,000 Persons | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 252,029 Persons | +34.8% |
| 2021 | 198,272 Persons | -21.3% |
| 2022 | 160,051 Persons | -19.3% |
| 2023 | 160,055 Persons | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 186,102 Persons | +16.3% |
| 2025 | 199,202 Persons | +7.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 130,546 Persons | 66,558 Persons | 178,258 Persons | 8 |
| 1990s | 317,710 Persons | 71,000 Persons | 447,367 Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 208,122 Persons | 150,284 Persons | 241,434 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 201,591 Persons | 185,710 Persons | 231,078 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 192,618 Persons | 160,051 Persons | 252,029 Persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
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 infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Sweden?
- Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies in Sweden was 199,202 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 447,367 Persons in 1993.
- What is the lowest infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 66,558 Persons in 1989.
- How does Sweden rank for infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies?
- Sweden ranks 15th out of 22 countries with data for 2025.
- Is infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Infra-annual registered unemployment and job vacancies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Registered Unemployment and Job Vacancies statistics is a subset of the Infra-annual Labour Force Statistics database, which contains predominantly quarterly and monthly statistics, and associated statistical methodological information, for the OECD member countries and selected other economies. There are basically two sources for unemployment statistics: labour force surveys and administrative data. Surveys are based on standard methodology and procedures used all over the world while administrative data are subject to national legislations which evolve through time. Consequently registered unemployment data are not comparable across countries. The relationship between survey and registered unemployment is not the same for all countries. Number of registered unemployed persons and registered unemployment rates are presented here because they are monthly and quickly available after their reference period. The job vacancies data provides estimates of the number of unfilled job vacancies across national economies. Series give an indication of the labour demand while the unemployment is linked with the labour supply.