In July 2026, Sweden’s labor market showed growth in temporary employment. Total employment reached 5,507,000 non-seasonally adjusted, with temporary workers increasing by 92,000 to 898,000. Average weekly working hours totaled 104.4 million. Unemployment stood at 468,000, or 7.8%, with seasonal adjustments showing higher figures. SCB’s Åsa Zakrisson noted that both employment and unemployment rates rose seasonally. Total workforce aged 15-74 was 5,974,000, with 78.1% participation. Seasonal adjustments revealed 5,807,000 in the workforce, 5,304,000 employed, and an 8.7% unemployment rate. Temporary workers increased across all age groups, particularly among youth.
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