Swedish employment figures for September 2025 show a modest rise in ongoing jobs and working hours. The total number of active positions increased by 0.5 percent to 5 609 000, with women’s employment up 0.7 percent and men’s up 0.4 percent. Total worked hours rose 1.5 percent to 655 million, while the overall wage bill reached 200 billion SEK, an increase of 4.2 percent. Sick‑leave incidence remained stable at 2.1 percent overall (2.4 percent for women, 1.8 percent for men). Among public‑sector employers, municipalities recorded the largest share of worked hours, reflecting their role as the largest public employer. The majority of jobs has a duration longer than six months.
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