Swedish statistical agency SCB reported that the civil society sector employed about 204,000 people in 2024, a rise of just over 1 percent from 2023. The sector accounts for roughly 4 percent of all employment in Sweden. Women made up the majority, with 123,800 employees, representing 61 percent of civil society jobs and about 5 percent of all women employed in the country. Men accounted for 80,200 jobs, about 3 percent of civil society employment. Most civil society workers were aged 35–54, with 80,400 employees; the next largest group was 55–74, with 61,200 workers. Since 2013 the share of women in civil society employment has increased from 58 percent to 61 percent, SCB said.
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