LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Sweden
Sweden: LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment was 12.49 in 2027. ▬ Flat
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Sweden, 2005–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Sweden is 12.49, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 26.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Sweden peaked at 13.06 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 9.49, in 2018.
Sweden ranks 71st of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11.92 | — |
| 2006 | 11.38 | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 10.47 | -8.0% |
| 2008 | 10.45 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 13.03 | +24.6% |
| 2010 | 13.06 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 12.14 | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 12.48 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 12.76 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 12.45 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 11.42 | -8.2% |
| 2016 | 10.31 | -9.8% |
| 2017 | 9.84 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 9.49 | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 10.37 | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 12.53 | +20.8% |
| 2021 | 12.81 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 10.9 | -14.9% |
| 2023 | 11.41 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 12.4 | +8.7% |
| 2025 | 12.71 | +2.5% |
| 2026 | 12.59 | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 12.49 | -0.7% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 12.49 is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.6, 1.5× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 12.49 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.18, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.45 | 10.45 | 13.03 | 5 |
| 2010s | 11.43 | 9.49 | 13.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.23 | 10.9 | 12.81 | 8 |
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 lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Sweden?
- Lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment in Sweden was 12.49 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 13.06 in 2010.
- What is the lowest lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.49 in 2018.
- How does Sweden rank for lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment?
- Sweden ranks 71st out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is lu2: combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.9%. 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 LU2: Combined rate of time-related underemployment and unemployment (ILO modelled estimates). 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. LU2 represents the share of the labour force that are either in unemployment or time-related underemployment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.