Youth Unemployment Trends
Immigration rose to around 116,000 in 2024, a notable increase from around 95,000 in 2023.
Last updated: 2026-03-19
Key insights
- Immigration rose to around 116,000 in 2024, a notable increase from around 95,000 in 2023.
- Emigration also increased significantly, reaching approximately 86,000 in 2024, up from around 73,000 the previous year.
- The employment rate for individuals aged 20-64 saw a slight decline to 80% in 2024, down from 81% in 2023.
Analysis
Between 2015 and 2024, Sweden experienced fluctuating trends in immigration and emigration. Immigration peaked in 2016 at around 163,000 and saw a drop in subsequent years, reaching its lowest point in 2020 with about 83,000. However, by 2024, immigration had rebounded to around 116,000, indicating a recovery in the flow of individuals moving to Sweden.
Conversely, emigration has shown an upward trend, rising from about 55,800 in 2015 to approximately 86,000 in 2024. This increase highlights a growing number of individuals choosing to leave the country, which is significant when compared to previous years. In the employment sector, the rate for those aged 20-64 reached a high of around 81% in 2023 but slightly decreased to 80% in 2024, suggesting some challenges in maintaining employment levels amidst these migration changes.