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SwedenSweden Employed Persons fell to 5.29M in September 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased October 2026
Sweden Employed Persons fell to 5.29M in September 2026, released October 2026, down 0.13M from August's 5.42M reading. The reading matched the 5.4M consensus. Employed Persons has now declined for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Employed Persons averaged 5.44M, vs 5.25M in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 63rd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
5.292
Actual
5.4
Consensus
5.423
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.07 million
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Oct 2026
Predicted: 5.44
Actual: 5.29
Error: +0.15
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.29 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.29 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Employed Persons (Sweden) was reported at 5.29 million in October 2026. This missed the market consensus of 5.40 million by 0.11 million. The reading fell from the previous value of 5.42 million. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through October 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 5.38 million, ranging from 5.21 million to 5.91 million across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 5.41 million, up from the prior three at 5.31 million. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.20 million) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.09 million). In October readings over the past 3 years, Employed Persons has averaged 5.25 million.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.07 million.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for November 20, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Interest Rate Decision (Nov 4).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2026.
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About Employed Persons — Sweden
DEFINITION
Employed Persons is a financial indicator that measures the number of individuals who are currently employed in a specific country or region. It provides valuable insights into the overall health of the labor market and the level of economic activity. This indicator is often used by policymakers, investors, and analysts to assess the strength of an economy and make informed decisions. A higher number of employed persons is generally seen as a positive sign, indicating a growing economy and potential for increased consumer spending. Conversely, a decrease in employed persons may signal a weakening economy and potential job market challenges.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Sep 2026): actual 5.292 M, consensus 5.4 M. Prior reading (Aug 2026): 5.423 M. Before that (Jul 2026): 5.507 M.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - SE Events
| Monday, November 2, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | SE | S&P Global Manufacturing PMI | 58.1 | 57.4 | 57.40 | Low | |