Arbetsmarknadsstatistik

Arbetsmarknadsstatistik is the Swedish term for labor market statistics. In Sweden, the statistics are produced primarily by Statistics Sweden (SCB) and cover conditions in the labor market, including employment, unemployment and participation, as well as related aspects such as job tenure and structure by age, gender, education, occupation, industry and region. The aim is to describe how the labor market develops over time and to support policy analysis and public debate.

Data sources and methods combine survey data and administrative registers. The core indicators come from the Labour Force Survey (Arbetskraftsundersökningen, AKU), which is ILO-compatible and conducted on a quarterly basis with monthly signals. Administrative registers from government agencies, such as the Public Employment Service and education or income records, complement the survey data. The statistics are harmonised with European definitions and published in formats compatible with Eurostat, enabling international comparisons.

Key indicators include employment levels and rates, unemployment levels and rates, and the labor force participation rate. Additional breakdowns are provided by age, gender, education, occupation, industry and region, and may include measures of long-term unemployment and youth unemployment. In some cases, supplementary indicators such as vacancies or hours worked are included to provide a broader view of the labor market.

Accessibility and use are wide-ranging. The figures are used by policymakers, researchers, employers and the public, and are published in SCB’s statistical database, annual reports and press releases. Data are regularly updated and revised as new information becomes available, with attention to comparability over time and with EU standards.

Limitations and quality considerations include sampling error in surveys, potential coverage gaps in administrative data, and revisions resulting from updated information or methodology.