Sweden’s total number of ongoing employment contracts increased by 0.9% in June 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, reaching 5.665 million. Men saw a 1.1% rise, while women’s employment grew by 0.6%. Total working hours rose 3.3% to 656 million, and wages increased 4.1% to 219 billion kronor. The sick leave rate stood at 1.5%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous year. Short-term employment (six months or less) grew 0.4%, though women’s numbers declined slightly in public sectors. Long-term employment (over six months) rose 1.0% for both genders. Sectoral changes showed mixed trends, with public sector declines offsetting growth in private industry.
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