Sweden Unemployment Rate

Latest
8.70%
2026-05-31
Change
+0.0%
vs prior period
Coverage
2001–2026
305 observations

As of 2026-05-31, Sweden's Unemployment Rate stood at 8.70% — up 0.0% from the prior period. This monthly series covers 2001–2026 (305 observations), ranging from 5.90% to 9.30%.

5.70%6.65%7.60%8.55%9.50%200120062011201620212026

Recent values

DateUnemployment Rate
2026-05-318.70%
2026-04-308.70%
2026-03-318.70%
2026-02-288.70%
2026-01-318.80%
2025-12-318.80%
2025-11-308.80%
2025-10-318.80%
2025-09-308.80%
2025-08-318.80%
2025-07-318.80%
2025-06-308.80%
2025-05-318.70%
2025-04-308.70%