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  • Increase in the number of temporary employed women

    In March 2026, there were 5 230 000 employed people, not seasonally adjusted. Temporary employed women increased by 62 000 people to 376 000. The number of hours worked per week averaged 172.3 million. The number of unemployed people increased by 79 000 to 565 000, corresponding to an unemployment rate of 9.7 percent, an increase of 1.2 percentage points. Seasonally adjusted and smoothed data show an increase in both the number of employed people and in the employment rate. Both the number and the share of unemployed people decreased, seasonally adjusted and smoothed. The unemployment rate was 8.7 percent.

  • Work-life balance – why labour immigrants choose Sweden

    Half of the highly qualified labour immigrants state that work-life balance and family-friendly conditions were important factors when choosing Sweden. The opportunity for a specific job and good career opportunities are also highlighted as important.

  • Increased borrowing in debt securities

    At the end of March, total liabilities in debt securities amounted to SEK 9 451 billion, up by SEK 176 billion from February.

  • Nearly 5.3 million dwellings in Sweden

    At the end of December 2025 there were 5 291 493 dwellings in Sweden. Among these, 41 percent were in one- or two-dwelling buildings, 52 percent were in multi-dwelling buildings, 6 percent were in special housing and 1 percent were in other buildings.

  • Households’ housing 2025

    At the end of 2025, one- or two-dwelling buildings with ownership rights was the most common type of housing in Sweden, followed by rented dwellings in multi-dwelling buildings. The average useful floor space per person in Sweden was 42 square meters at the end of 2025.