Sweden: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 8.9 percent as of October 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 8.3 percent. Historically, the average for Sweden from January 1983 to October 2025 is 6.58 percent. The minimum of 1.1 percent was recorded in June 1989, while the maximum of 10.9 percent was reached in February 1997.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Sweden: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2025 Oct | 8.9 |
| 2025 Sep | 8.3 |
| 2025 Aug | 8.4 |
| 2025 Jul | 8 |
| 2025 Jun | 9.4 |
| 2025 May | 9.7 |
| 2025 Apr | 8.9 |
| 2025 Mar | 8.5 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 5.70 | 2024 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 8.53 | 2024 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 8.67 | 2024 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 8.40 | 2024 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 23.77 | 2024 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 64.95 | 2024 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 47.34 | 2024 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 61.68 | 2024 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 68.21 | 2024 | percent |
| Hours worked | 1,437.00 | 2023 | hours |
| Self-employment | 10.50 | 2022 | percent |
| Employment | 5.31 | Q2/2025 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 8.90 | 10/2025 | percent |
| Labor cost | 120.00 | Q2/2025 | index points |