Self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation in Sweden
Sweden: Self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation was 399.1 Thousand persons in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
399.1 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
20th
of 45 countries
All-time high
437.2 Thousand persons
in 1995
All-time low
392.5 Thousand persons
in 1998
Years of data
31
1995–2025
Self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation in Sweden, 1995–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation in Sweden is 399.1 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 3.0% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation in Sweden peaked at 437.2 Thousand persons in 1995 and was at its lowest, 392.5 Thousand persons, in 1998.
Sweden ranks 20th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 437.2 Thousand persons | — |
| 1996 | 432.6 Thousand persons | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 402.3 Thousand persons | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 392.5 Thousand persons | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 411.3 Thousand persons | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 398.9 Thousand persons | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 404.3 Thousand persons | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 403.9 Thousand persons | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 399.1 Thousand persons | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 401.7 Thousand persons | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 417.3 Thousand persons | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 425 Thousand persons | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 425.7 Thousand persons | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 420.8 Thousand persons | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 421.3 Thousand persons | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 430.9 Thousand persons | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 419.1 Thousand persons | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 415.1 Thousand persons | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 425.9 Thousand persons | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 416.4 Thousand persons | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 413.8 Thousand persons | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 410.2 Thousand persons | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 414.6 Thousand persons | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 421.1 Thousand persons | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 431.2 Thousand persons | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 416.5 Thousand persons | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 411.7 Thousand persons | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 426.7 Thousand persons | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 427.8 Thousand persons | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 411.4 Thousand persons | -3.8% |
| 2025 | 399.1 Thousand persons | -3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 415.18 Thousand persons | 392.5 Thousand persons | 437.2 Thousand persons | 5 |
| 2000s | 411.8 Thousand persons | 398.9 Thousand persons | 425.7 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 419.83 Thousand persons | 410.2 Thousand persons | 431.2 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 415.53 Thousand persons | 399.1 Thousand persons | 427.8 Thousand persons | 6 |
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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 self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation in Sweden?
- Self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation in Sweden was 399.1 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 437.2 Thousand persons in 1995.
- What is the lowest self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 392.5 Thousand persons in 1998.
- How does Sweden rank for self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation?
- Sweden ranks 20th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Self-employed persons by citizenship and degree of urbanisation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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