The Newbie Guide to Sweden

We explain Sweden

The Swedish labour market

The employment rate is relatively high in Sweden. One reason behind that, is the high proportion of women on the Swedish labour market. Women constitute 47.3% of the total workforce in Sweden. However, the financial crisis in 2008-2009 had a visible effect on the employment in Sweden.

What jobs are needed in Sweden?

Work shortage list

Sweden has a shortage of people in some professions. There is, e.g. a lack of nurses, doctors, developers and teachers.

Regulated professions

Regulated professions

Some professions require a certain qualification or authorization to be performed in Sweden. Find out what is required.