Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by in Sweden

Sweden: Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by was 1.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.0%
Change on year
down 9.1%
World rank
39th
of 42 countries
All-time high
5.8%
in 2005
All-time low
0.9%
in 2011
Years of data
23
2001–2025

Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by in Sweden, 2001–2025

1234562001201320252001: 3.9 Percentage2002: 3.8 Percentage2003: 1.2 Percentage2004: 1.5 Percentage2005: 5.8 Percentage2006: 3 Percentage2007: 1.7 Percentage2008: 1.4 Percentage2009: 1.7 Percentage2010: 1 Percentage2011: 0.9 Percentage2012: 1.2 Percentage2013: 1 Percentage2014: 0.9 Percentage2015: 1 Percentage2016: 0.9 Percentage2017: 1.2 Percentage2018: 1.1 Percentage2019: 1.1 Percentage2020: 0.9 Percentage2023: 1 Percentage2024: 1.1 Percentage2025: 1 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by in Sweden is 1.0%, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 9.1% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by in Sweden peaked at 5.8% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 2011.

That places Sweden 39th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by in Sweden, year by year

Annual values for Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by educational attainment level (NEET rates) in Sweden, 2001 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2001 3.9%
2002 3.8% -2.6%
2003 1.2% -68.4%
2004 1.5% +25.0%
2005 5.8% +286.7%
2006 3.0% -48.3%
2007 1.7% -43.3%
2008 1.4% -17.6%
2009 1.7% +21.4%
2010 1.0% -41.2%
2011 0.9% -10.0%
2012 1.2% +33.3%
2013 1.0% -16.7%
2014 0.9% -10.0%
2015 1.0% +11.1%
2016 0.9% -10.0%
2017 1.2% +33.3%
2018 1.1% -8.3%
2019 1.1% +0.0%
2020 0.9% -18.2%
2023 1.0% +11.1%
2024 1.1% +10.0%
2025 1.0% -9.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.7% 1.2% 5.8% 9
2010s 1.0% 0.9% 1.2% 10
2020s 1.0% 0.9% 1.1% 4

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 36 Czechia 1.4% compare
  2. 36 Italy 1.4% compare
  3. 38 Greece 1.2% compare
  4. 39 Belgium 1.0% compare
  5. 41 Netherlands 0.9% compare
  6. 41 Netherlands 0.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by in Sweden?
Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by in Sweden was 1.0% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 5.8% in 2005.
What is the lowest young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 2011.
How does Sweden rank for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by?
Sweden ranks 39th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
Is young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by educational attainment level (NEET rates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training by educational attainment level (NEET rates)
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 902 data points, 2000–2025
Last refreshed