Sweden Labour Force Participation Rate
Sweden Labour Force Participation Rate published by Eurostat, covering Sweden at annual frequency (2005–2024).
Sweden (2024)
83.8
% of population (15–64)
-0.2pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.2pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
20
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population (15–64) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83.8 | -0.2pp |
| 2023 | 84.0 | +0.7pp |
| 2022 | 83.3 | +0.7pp |
| 2021 | 82.6 | +0.1pp |
| 2020 | 82.5 | -0.4pp |
| 2019 | 82.9 | +0.2pp |
| 2018 | 82.7 | +0.2pp |
| 2017 | 82.5 | +0.4pp |
| 2016 | 82.1 | +0.4pp |
| 2015 | 81.7 | +0.2pp |
| 2014 | 81.5 | +0.4pp |
| 2013 | 81.1 | +0.8pp |
| 2012 | 80.3 | +0.4pp |
| 2011 | 79.9 | +0.8pp |
| 2010 | 79.1 | +0.2pp |
| 2009 | 78.9 | -0.4pp |
| 2008 | 79.3 | +0.2pp |
| 2007 | 79.1 | +0.3pp |
| 2006 | 78.8 | +0.6pp |
| 2005 | 78.2 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Sweden recorded 83.8 % of population (15–64) in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.2pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 84.0 in 2023 and a trough of 78.2 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 labour force participation rate 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 84.0 % of population (15–64) in 2023 and reached its lowest recorded value of 78.2 in 2005. The latest reading of 83.8 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -0.2pp.