Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Sweden
Sweden: Persons employed in circular economy sectors was 79,323 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023. ▲ Rising
Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Sweden, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Full-time equivalent (FTE).
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons employed in circular economy sectors in Sweden is 79,323 Full-time equivalent (FTE), measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons employed in circular economy sectors in Sweden peaked at 87,963 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021 and was at its lowest, 66,283 Full-time equivalent (FTE), in 2005.
Sweden ranks 13th of 28 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68,990 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 66,283 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 73,933 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 5 |
| 2010s | 77,975 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 70,557 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 83,726 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 10 |
| 2020s | 80,208 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 74,235 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 87,963 Full-time equivalent (FTE) | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 10 Netherlands 110,564 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 11 Hungary 109,363 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 12 Bulgaria 95,233 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 14 Greece 76,522 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 15 Croatia 66,309 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
- 16 Austria 65,849 Full-time equivalent (FTE) compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is persons employed in circular economy sectors in Sweden?
- Persons employed in circular economy sectors in Sweden was 79,323 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 87,963 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2021.
- What is the lowest persons employed in circular economy sectors recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 66,283 Full-time equivalent (FTE) in 2005.
- How does Sweden rank for persons employed in circular economy sectors?
- Sweden ranks 13th out of 28 countries with data for 2023.
- Is persons employed in circular economy sectors rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons employed in circular economy sectors. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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