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The average monthly salary in Sweden increased from around 32,000 SEK in 2015 to about 38,300 SEK in 2022.
Last updated: 2026-03-19
Key insights
- The average monthly salary in Sweden increased from around 32,000 SEK in 2015 to about 38,300 SEK in 2022.
- The median price of sold apartments peaked at around 2,310,000 SEK in 2021 before slightly declining to approximately 2,275,000 SEK by 2024.
- The number of sold apartments fluctuated, with a notable drop to around 90,000 in 2023 before recovering to about 102,000 in 2024.
Analysis
Between 2015 and 2022, the average monthly salary in Sweden saw a consistent rise, moving from around 32,000 SEK to approximately 38,300 SEK. This upward trend reflects an overall improvement in earnings over the years, which may have contributed to changes in the housing market.
The median apartment prices experienced fluctuations during the same period. After reaching a peak of around 2,310,000 SEK in 2021, prices slightly declined to approximately 2,275,000 SEK by 2024. Meanwhile, the number of sold apartments showed significant variability; after a high of about 127,000 sales in 2021, the count dropped to around 90,000 in 2023 but rebounded to about 102,000 in 2024. This pattern indicates ongoing adjustments in the housing market, influenced by both pricing and sales activity.