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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
SwedenSweden Employed Persons climbed to 5.51M in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Sweden Employed Persons climbed to 5.51M in July 2026, released August 2026, up 0.11M from June's 5.4M reading. The reading matched the 5.4M consensus. Employed Persons has now risen for 4 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Employed Persons averaged 5.35M, vs 5.24M in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 93rd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
5.507
Actual
5.4
Consensus
5.398
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.07 million
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 5.44
Actual: 5.51
Error: -0.06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.37 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/SEK | ▼ Inverse | −0.26 | FOREX | 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 5.51 million in August 2026. This beat the market consensus of 5.40 million by 0.11 million. The reading rose from the previous value of 5.40 million. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 5.36 million, ranging from 5.21 million to 5.91 million across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 5.40 million, down from the prior three at 5.46 million. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.20 million) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.09 million). In August readings over the past 3 years, Employed Persons has averaged 5.46 million.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with S&P 500 (Bearish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with FTSE 100, positively correlated (Bullish FTSE 100). 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 September 16, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Interest Rate Decision (Sep 24).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 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 (Jul 2026): actual 5.507 M, consensus 5.4 M. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 5.398 M. Before that (May 2026): 5.299 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 bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - SE Events
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | SE | Inflation Rate MoM | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.30 | Low |
| 06:00 | SE | CPIF MoM | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.30 | Low |
| 06:00 | SE | CPIF YoY | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.70 | Low |
| 06:00 | SE | Inflation Rate YoY | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.30 | Low |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | SE | Employed Persons | 5.507 | 5.4 | 5.40 | Low | |
| 06:00 | SE | Unemployment Rate | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.20 | Low | |
| 06:00 | SE | Household Consumption MoM | 1.6 | -0.9 | -0.90 | Low | |
| 06:00 | SE | Household Consumption YoY | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.70 | Low | |