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SwedenSweden Labor Force Participation Rate (%) fell to 64.6 Percent in December 2025
World BankYearlyReleased December 2025
Sweden Labor Force Participation Rate (%) fell to 64.6 Percent in December 2025, down 0.14 Percent from November's 64.74 Percent reading.
Latest Release
64.595000
Actual
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Consensus
64.735000
Previous
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THE RELEASE
Labor Force Participation Rate (%) (Sweden) was reported at 64.60 Percent in December 2025. The reading fell from the previous value of 64.74 Percent. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. In December readings over the past 3 years, Labor Force Participation Rate (%) has averaged 64.75 Percent.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include CPI YoY (Aug 6) and CPI MoM (Aug 6).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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Labor Force Participation Rate (%) - SE
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About Labor Force Participation Rate (%) — Sweden
DEFINITION
Sweden's Labor Force Participation Rate for December 2025 registered at 64.595%, down from November 2024's 64.735%, indicating a slight decline in workforce engagement. The rate has decreased steadily from December 2023's 64.931%, reflecting a gradual contraction in labor market activity. Market focus remains on upcoming employment data to assess broader economic momentum. Updated 5/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary tailwind in the projection.
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Economic Calendar - SE Events
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | SE | Retail Sales YoY | 6.6 | 8.1 | 5.1 | 5.85 | Low |
| 06:00 | SE | Retail Sales MoM | 1 | -0.1 | 0.4 | 0.70 | Low |
| 07:00 | SE | Economic Tendency Indicator | 104.7 | 102.1 | 101.1 | 102.90 | Low |
| 07:00 | SE | Consumer Confidence | 97.1 | 94.2 | 93 | 95.05 | Low |
| 07:00 | SE | Business Confidence | 106.3 | 104.1 | 103 | 104.65 | Low |
| 07:00 | SE | Consumer Inflation Expectation | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.4 | 5.55 | Low |