Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sweden
Sweden: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 0.426 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sweden, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sweden is 0.426 % change on previous year, measured in 2027.
That represents a change of down 15.9% on the previous year and down 74.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sweden peaked at 2.08 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -1.93 % change on previous year, in 1993.
That places Sweden 125th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sweden, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -0.6765 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -1.82 % change on previous year | +169.1% |
| 1993 | -1.93 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 1994 | -0.6848 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 1995 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -285.1% |
| 1996 | -0.14 % change on previous year | -111.0% |
| 1997 | -0.3207 % change on previous year | +129.0% |
| 1998 | -0.8506 % change on previous year | +165.3% |
| 1999 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -222.5% |
| 2000 | -0.6442 % change on previous year | -161.8% |
| 2001 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -346.8% |
| 2002 | 0.4693 % change on previous year | -70.5% |
| 2003 | 0.584 % change on previous year | +24.4% |
| 2004 | 0.3048 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 2005 | 2.08 % change on previous year | +581.5% |
| 2006 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -48.6% |
| 2007 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +50.7% |
| 2008 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 2009 | 0.177 % change on previous year | -85.8% |
| 2010 | 0.6199 % change on previous year | +250.2% |
| 2011 | 1.22 % change on previous year | +96.7% |
| 2012 | 0.5869 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 2013 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +96.2% |
| 2014 | 0.8328 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 2015 | 0.8773 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 1.29 % change on previous year | +46.9% |
| 2017 | 1.66 % change on previous year | +29.2% |
| 2018 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -25.7% |
| 2019 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 2020 | 0.1039 % change on previous year | -90.8% |
| 2021 | 0.7445 % change on previous year | +616.7% |
| 2022 | 1.48 % change on previous year | +99.1% |
| 2023 | 1.49 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 0.5427 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 2025 | 0.587 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 2026 | 0.5067 % change on previous year | -13.7% |
| 2027 | 0.426 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 0.426 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0783 % change on previous year, 5.4× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 0.426 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.3859 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sweden changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +616.7% | 0.1039 % change on previous year | 0.7445 % change on previous year |
| 2005 | +581.5% | 0.3048 % change on previous year | 2.08 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.4573 % change on previous year | -1.93 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.8485 % change on previous year | -0.6442 % change on previous year | 2.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.06 % change on previous year | 0.5869 % change on previous year | 1.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7349 % change on previous year | 0.1039 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 122 Canada 0.5143 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Cyprus 0.4666 % change on previous year compare
- 124 United Kingdom 0.4352 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Luxembourg 0.4192 % change on previous year compare
- 127 New Caledonia 0.3959 % change on previous year compare
- 128 Uruguay 0.3861 % change on previous year compare
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 labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sweden?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in Sweden was 0.426 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 2.08 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.93 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Sweden rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- Sweden ranks 125th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.