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Sweden's Labor Market Faces Slow Recovery Despite Job Gains
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Sweden's Labor Market Faces Slow Recovery Despite Job Gains

More people are getting out into jobs but unemployment remains high in Sweden, shows the Employment Service's monthly data for August. Also in the autumn, the labor market is expected to remain under pressure
Over 100,000 more unemployed in a year
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Over 100,000 more unemployed in a year

In January, the number of unemployed rose to 592,000, according to statistics from SCB. It is an increase of 114,000 people compared to the same month the previous year
Unemployment is increasing – highest in three years
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Unemployment is increasing – highest in three years

The weak economic situation continues to affect the labor market. Unemployment is increasing broadly and is at its highest level in three years
Highest Unemployment in Three Years
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Highest Unemployment in Three Years

The labor market continues to deteriorate. Unemployment is now the highest in three years, and the number of long-term unemployed is increasing at a rapid pace
More unemployed - uncertain when it turns
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More unemployed - uncertain when it turns

Unemployment in Sweden has been rising for over a year and continues to increase, according to new figures from the Employment Service. We are not seeing any major increases ahead of us, but it is still going in the wrong direction, says Eva Samakovlis, chief analyst at the Employment Service
Dark labor market - then it will brighten up again
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Dark labor market - then it will brighten up again

Unemployment continues to rise – and the number of notices is increasing again. The notices are at a higher level than they usually do, says Eva Samakovlis at the Employment Service
New forecast: Brighter job market next year
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New forecast: Brighter job market next year

Something up this year, to then turn down slightly in 2025. This is how unemployment develops, according to the Employment Service's new forecast
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