Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden

Sweden: Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) was 602.4 Thousand persons in 2026. ▬ Flat

Latest (2026)
602.4 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
13th
of 45 countries
All-time high
763 Thousand persons
in 2018
All-time low
586.3 Thousand persons
in 2009
Years of data
19
2008–2026

Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden, 2008–2026

02004006008002008201720262008: 600.7 Thousand persons2009: 586.3 Thousand persons2010: 650 Thousand persons2011: 681.8 Thousand persons2012: 653.5 Thousand persons2013: 698.3 Thousand persons2014: 730.3 Thousand persons2015: 728.4 Thousand persons2016: 722.9 Thousand persons2017: 746 Thousand persons2018: 763 Thousand persons2019: 746.8 Thousand persons2020: 684.8 Thousand persons2021: 659.3 Thousand persons2022: 697.8 Thousand persons2023: 643.6 Thousand persons2024: 605 Thousand persons2025: 613.4 Thousand persons2026: 602.4 Thousand persons

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden is 602.4 Thousand persons, measured in 2026.

That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden peaked at 763 Thousand persons in 2018 and was at its lowest, 586.3 Thousand persons, in 2009.

That places Sweden 13th out of 45 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.

Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden, year by year

Annual values for Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data in Sweden, 2008 to 2026.
Year Thousand persons Change
2008 600.7 Thousand persons
2009 586.3 Thousand persons -2.4%
2010 650 Thousand persons +10.9%
2011 681.8 Thousand persons +4.9%
2012 653.5 Thousand persons -4.2%
2013 698.3 Thousand persons +6.9%
2014 730.3 Thousand persons +4.6%
2015 728.4 Thousand persons -0.3%
2016 722.9 Thousand persons -0.8%
2017 746 Thousand persons +3.2%
2018 763 Thousand persons +2.3%
2019 746.8 Thousand persons -2.1%
2020 684.8 Thousand persons -8.3%
2021 659.3 Thousand persons -3.7%
2022 697.8 Thousand persons +5.8%
2023 643.6 Thousand persons -7.8%
2024 605 Thousand persons -6.0%
2025 613.4 Thousand persons +1.4%
2026 602.4 Thousand persons -1.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 593.5 Thousand persons 586.3 Thousand persons 600.7 Thousand persons 2
2010s 712.1 Thousand persons 650 Thousand persons 763 Thousand persons 10
2020s 643.76 Thousand persons 602.4 Thousand persons 697.8 Thousand persons 7

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 10 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1,443 Thousand persons compare
  2. 10 United Kingdom 1,443 Thousand persons compare
  3. 12 Portugal 632 Thousand persons compare
  4. 14 Switzerland 531.4 Thousand persons compare
  5. 15 Belgium 502.6 Thousand persons compare
  6. 16 Serbia 393.7 Thousand persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden?
Temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden was 602.4 Thousand persons in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 763 Thousand persons in 2018.
What is the lowest temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 586.3 Thousand persons in 2009.
How does Sweden rank for temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026)?
Sweden ranks 13th out of 45 countries with data for 2026.
Is temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. 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 Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) - quarterly data
Unit
Thousand persons
Source
Eurostat
Licence
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Coverage
47 places, 853 data points, 2008–2026
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