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Sweden Unemployment
8.7%as of 2025
Sweden's unemployment stands at 8.7% as of 2025. The indicator has increased from 8% in 2014 to 8.7% in 2025. Source: ILO / World Bank WDI.
Historical trend (2014–2025)
Unemployment — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8% | — |
| 2015 | 7.4% | -0.6pp |
| 2016 | 7% | -0.4pp |
| 2017 | 6.7% | -0.3pp |
| 2018 | 6.4% | -0.3pp |
| 2019 | 6.8% | +0.4pp |
| 2020 | 8.3% | +1.5pp |
| 2021 | 8.8% | +0.5pp |
| 2022 | 7.4% | -1.4pp |
| 2023 | 7.6% | +0.2pp |
| 2024 | 8.4% | +0.8pp |
| 2025 | 8.7% | +0.3pp |
Source: ILO / World Bank WDI. Data retrieved from World Bank WDI and IMF WEO databases. Values represent official estimates; may be subject to revision.