Employment in Sweden 2025

The number of employed people in Sweden was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2025 by in total 0.03 million people (+0.58 percent). The number is estimated to amount to 5.22 million people in 2025.
As defined by the International Monetary Fund, the number of employed people refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain, (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.

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