Sweden Human Resources in Science & Technology (2025)
Sweden's Human Resources in Science & Technology: 65.6 % of active population (25–64) in 2025, +0.3pp YoY. Eurostat (HRST_ST_NCAT), 2000–2025.
Sweden (2025)
65.6
% of active population (25–64)
+0.3pp YoY
YoY Change
+0.3pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
26
years of data
Data
| Year | % of active population (25–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65.6 | +0.3pp |
| 2024 | 65.3 | +0.2pp |
| 2023 | 65.1 | +1pp |
| 2022 | 64.1 | +1.7pp |
| 2021 | 62.4 | +1pp |
| 2020 | 61.4 | +0.7pp |
| 2019 | 60.7 | +0.8pp |
| 2018 | 59.9 | +1.3pp |
| 2017 | 58.6 | +0.7pp |
| 2016 | 57.9 | +1.7pp |
| 2015 | 56.2 | +1.1pp |
| 2014 | 55.1 | +1.3pp |
| 2013 | 53.8 | +1.2pp |
| 2012 | 52.6 | +0.9pp |
| 2011 | 51.7 | +1.4pp |
| 2010 | 50.3 | +0.6pp |
| 2009 | 49.7 | +0.4pp |
| 2008 | 49.3 | +0.6pp |
| 2007 | 48.7 | +0.7pp |
| 2006 | 48 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Sweden recorded 65.6 % of active population (25–64) in 2025. The most recent year-on-year change was +0.3pp. The historical series (2000–2025) shows a peak of 65.6 in 2025 and a trough of 44.1 in 2001.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
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 human resources in science & technology in Sweden, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2025 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2025. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 65.6 % of active population (25–64) in 2025 and reached its lowest recorded value of 44.1 in 2001. The latest reading of 65.6 in 2025 represents a year-on-year change of +0.3pp.