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  • Many job openings in human health and social work establishments

    In the first quarter of 2025, there were 151 200 job openings in total on the labour market. Of these, 122 900 were advertised while 28 200 were job openings where the employer tried to recruit in other ways.

  • Total shortage of 70 000 people in various occupations

    During the third quarter of 2024, there was a total shortage of 70 000 people in various occupations across Sweden. At the same time, half of employers had experienced some type of problem when recruiting in the past six months. This is shown by new statistics from Statistics Sweden.

  • 124 300 job openings during the 4th quarter of 2024

    In the fourth quarter of 2024, there were 124 300 job openings in total on the labour market. Of these, 95 900 were advertised while 28 400 were job openings where the employer tried to recruit in other ways.

  • 122 700 job openings during the 3rd quarter of 2024

    In the third quarter of 2024, there were 122 700 job openings in total on the labour market. Of these, 95 100 were advertised while 27 600 were job openings where the employer tried to recruit in other ways.

  • 169 500 job openings during the 2nd quarter of 2024

    In the second quarter of 2024, there were 169 500 job openings in total on the labour market. Of these, 131 500 were advertised while 38 000 were job openings where the employer tried to recruit in other ways.