Europe & Central Asia
Sweden Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
8.7%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+3.5%
2024 → 2025
Record High
10.4%
Recorded in 1997
Record Low
3.2%
Recorded in 1991
10-Year Average
7.6%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
Analysis
Sweden's unemployment rate stands at 8.69% of the labor force as of 2025, indicating a notable portion of the workforce is without employment. This rate is a key economic indicator for the country, reflecting both its labor market conditions and overall economic health. The rate can be influenced by various factors including economic trends, industry shifts, and policy decisions.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.7% | 0.3% | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 8.4% | 0.8% | +10.4% |
| 2023 | 7.6% | 0.2% | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 7.4% | 1.4% | -15.7% |
| 2021 | 8.8% | 0.5% | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 8.3% | 1.5% | +21.3% |
| 2019 | 6.8% | 0.5% | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 6.4% | 0.4% | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 6.7% | 0.3% | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 7.0% | 0.4% | -5.9% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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