Sweden Employment Rate: Workers Aged 55–64
Sweden Employment Rate: Workers Aged 55–64 published by Eurostat, covering Sweden at annual frequency (2005–2024).
Sweden (2024)
78.1
% of population (55–64)
+0.1pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.1pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
20
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (55–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78.1 | +0.1pp |
| 2023 | 78.0 | +1.0pp |
| 2022 | 77.0 | +0.6pp |
| 2021 | 76.4 | -1.2pp |
| 2020 | 77.6 | -0.1pp |
| 2019 | 77.7 | -0.3pp |
| 2018 | 78.0 | +1.6pp |
| 2017 | 76.4 | +0.9pp |
| 2016 | 75.5 | +1.0pp |
| 2015 | 74.5 | +0.5pp |
| 2014 | 74.0 | +0.4pp |
| 2013 | 73.6 | +0.6pp |
| 2012 | 73.0 | +1.0pp |
| 2011 | 72.0 | +1.6pp |
| 2010 | 70.4 | +0.4pp |
| 2009 | 70.0 | -0.1pp |
| 2008 | 70.1 | +0.1pp |
| 2007 | 70.0 | +0.4pp |
| 2006 | 69.6 | +0.1pp |
| 2005 | 69.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Sweden recorded 78.1 % of population (55–64) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.1pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 78.1 in 2024 and a trough of 69.5 in 2005.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks sweden employment rate: workers aged 55–64 in Sweden, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2005–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 78.1 % of population (55–64) in 2024 and reached its lowest recorded value of 69.5 in 2005. The latest reading of 78.1 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +0.1pp.