Yrkesfältet

Yrkesfältet is a Swedish term used to describe the broad set of professional domains that together form the labor market. The word combines yrke, meaning profession or occupation, with fältet, meaning the field, and is used to categorize occupations into meaningful groups for analysis, education, and career guidance.

The concept serves as a framework for organizing information about work and training. In educational contexts, yrkesfältet helps structure curricula and guidance services around major professional areas, making it easier for students to explore options and plan vocational pathways. Commonly referenced fields include vård och omsorg (care and welfare), teknik och industri (engineering and industry), bygg- och anläggning (construction), handel och administration (commerce and administration), natur- och teknikvetenskap (natural and technical sciences), kultur och media (culture and media), transport och logistik (transport and logistics), jord- och skogsbruk (agriculture and forestry), samt hotell och restaurang (hotels and restaurants).

In research and labor market statistics, yrkesfältet is used to describe broad clusters of occupations to analyze trends, demand, and skill requirements across the economy. The term is part of a broader Swedish tradition of occupational classification, which also includes more specific categories such as yrkesgrupper and yrkesområden, and can align with international schemes such as ISCO for cross-country comparisons.

See also: vocational education, career guidance, occupational classification, labor market statistics.