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  • Number of female temporary employees continues to increase

    In May 2026, there were 5 299 000 employed people, not seasonally adjusted. This represents an increase of 68 000 compared to May 2025. Temporary employees increased by 94 000 people to 676 000. The number of hours worked per week averaged 163.1 million. The number of unemployed people was 549 000, corresponding to an unemployment rate of 9.4 percent. Seasonally adjusted and smoothed data show that the employment rate was 69.3 percent and the unemployment rate was 8.7 percent.

  • Unemployment in Sweden and in Europe

    In 2025, unemployment in Sweden was at a higher level, both from a historical perspective and in comparison with many other countries. A new report from Statistics Sweden's Labour Force Surveys (LFS) describes unemployment in Sweden among people aged 15–74 years and compares it with other EU countries, Norway and Iceland.

  • Subdued labour market situation in April

    In April 2026, there were 5 226 000 employed people, not seasonally adjusted. The number of hours worked per week averaged 155.9 million. The number of unemployed people was 500 000, corresponding to an unemployment rate of 8.7 percent. The seasonally adjusted and smoothed employment rate was 69.2 percent. Both the number and the share of unemployed people decreased, seasonally adjusted and smoothed. The unemployment rate stood at 8.6 percent.

  • Employment increases for the second quarter in a row

    In the first quarter of 2026, the number of employed people amounted to 5 225 000, not seasonally adjusted, which is an increase of 51 000. The total number of hours worked amounted to an average of 158.3 million per week. The number of unemployed people amounted to 524 000. This corresponds to an unemployment rate of 9.1 percent. Seasonally adjusted and smoothed data shows an increase in employment and a decrease in unemployment. The employment rate was 69.4 percent, and the unemployment rate was 8.7 percent.

  • 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.