Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Sweden
Sweden: Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational was 89.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Sweden, 1981–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Sweden is 89.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Sweden peaked at 93.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1989 and was at its lowest, 84.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 1999.
That places Sweden 6th out of 37 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 88.94 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 1989 | 93.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 90.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -3.2% |
| 1992 | 90.03 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 85.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -4.8% |
| 1995 | 88.05 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 85.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 85.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 84.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 85.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 86.29 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 86.03 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 85.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 86.12 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 88.16 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 88.35 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 88.98 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 89.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 88.48 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 87.71 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 88.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 87.91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 88.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 88.44 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 88.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 88.16 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 88.32 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 87.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 87.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 87.84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 88.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 88.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 89.52 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 89.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 89.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 91 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 88.94 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 93.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 2 |
| 1990s | 87 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 84.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 90.07 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 7 |
| 2000s | 87.32 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 85.66 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 89.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 88.13 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 87.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 88.73 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 88.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 87.84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 89.52 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 3 Netherlands 91.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 3 Switzerland 91.18 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 4 Luxembourg 90.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 4 Slovenia 90.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 5 Hungary 89.24 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 5 Poland 89.1 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 6 Latvia 88.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 7 Iceland 88.93 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 8 Ireland 88.69 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 8 Türkiye 72.54 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 9 Austria 88.62 Percentage of population in the same subgroup 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 participation rates of adults, by educational in Sweden?
- Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational in Sweden was 89.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 93.06 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1989.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rates of adults, by educational recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 84.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1999.
- How does Sweden rank for labour force participation rates of adults, by educational?
- Sweden ranks 6th out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour force participation rates of adults, by educational rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. 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 Labour force participation rates of adults, by educational attainment, age group and gender. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on labour force participation rates by educational attainment level, age group and gender. The default table displays 2025 data (or the latest available year) on the labour force participation rates of 25-64 year-olds with below upper secondary, upper secondary or post-secondary non-tertiary, or tertiary attainment. The selection can be changed to display data by more detailed educational attainment level, by programme orientation, by gender and by age group. Filter the time period to display historical data. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on September 29, 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page and the OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts, Standards, Definitions and Classifications.