Swedish total wage sum rose 3.5% in 2024, reaching 2.318 trillion Swedish kronor, according to Statistics Sweden. The increase was larger for women, who saw a 4.1% rise, compared with 3.4% for men. Wage sums grew in every county, with Västerbotten recording the highest gains at 5.5% for women and 5.8% for men. All economic sectors saw higher totals except construction, which fell 1%. The biggest sectoral rise was in energy and environmental companies, where the wage sum grew 7.6%. Women’s largest increase was in agriculture, forestry and fishing (10%), while men’s most significant rise was in social care services (7.6%).
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