Where Sweden actually needs workers
Twice a year, Arbetsförmedlingen (the Swedish public employment service) rates every occupation's recruitment situation — shortage, balance, or surplus — plus a 5-year demand forecast. This page is that data, sorted so the biggest shortages come first. No spin, nothing scraped or guessed.
Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Yrkesbarometer, round 2026-1 (public domain).
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| Occupation | Area | Situation | Job openings | 5-year trend |
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