Overcrowding by Household Type
Monthly salaries in Sweden increased from 32,000 SEK in 2015 to 38,300 SEK in 2022.
Last updated: 2026-03-19
Key insights
- Monthly salaries in Sweden increased from 32,000 SEK in 2015 to 38,300 SEK in 2022.
- The median apartment price saw fluctuations, peaking at 2,310,000 SEK in 2021 before settling at 2,275,000 SEK in 2024.
- The number of sold apartments peaked at approximately 127,000 in 2021 but dropped to around 90,000 in 2023 before rebounding to about 102,000 in 2024.
Analysis
Between 2015 and 2022, monthly salaries in Sweden saw a steady increase, growing from 32,000 SEK to 38,300 SEK. This upward trend indicates a positive progression in earnings over the years, reflecting changes in the job market and economic conditions.
In contrast, the median price of apartments showed a more volatile trend. After reaching a high of 2,310,000 SEK in 2021, prices experienced a decline to 2,200,000 SEK in 2023, before slightly recovering to 2,275,000 SEK in 2024. The number of sold apartments also mirrored this volatility, peaking at around 127,000 in 2021, then dropping to approximately 90,000 in 2023, and rising again to about 102,000 in 2024. Additionally, the rate of completed dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants fluctuated, indicating shifts in the housing market dynamics.