Temporary employees: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly in Sweden
Sweden: Temporary employees: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly was 707.4 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
707.4
Change on year
up 15.3%
World rank
12th
of 47 countries
All-time high
763
in 2018
All-time low
586.3
in 2009
Years of data
19
2008–2026
Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden, 2008–2026
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden is 707.4, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 15.3% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026) in Sweden peaked at 763 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 586.3, in 2009.
That places Sweden 12th out of 47 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
Temporary employees: quarterly data … 2 2008-2026 quarterly in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 600.7 | — |
| 2009 | 586.3 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 650 | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 681.8 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 653.5 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 698.3 | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 730.3 | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 728.4 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 722.9 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 746 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 763 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 746.8 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 684.8 | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 659.3 | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 697.8 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 643.6 | -7.8% |
| 2024 | 605 | -6.0% |
| 2025 | 613.4 | +1.4% |
| 2026 | 707.4 | +15.3% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 707.4 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 269.15, 2.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 707.4 is above the median for high income countries, which is 322.5, 2.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 593.5 | 586.3 | 600.7 | 2 |
| 2010s | 712.1 | 650 | 763 | 10 |
| 2020s | 658.76 | 605 | 707.4 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 9 Poland 2,117 compare
- 10 United Kingdom 1,443 compare
- 10 United Kingdom 1,443 compare
- 13 Portugal 660.9 compare
- 14 Switzerland 541.3 compare
- 15 Belgium 538.8 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 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 707.4 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 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 in 2009.
- How does Sweden rank for temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 2) (2008-2026)?
- Sweden ranks 12th out of 47 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 2.1%. 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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