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Best Recruitment Agencies in Sweden
Find top recruitment and staffing agencies in Sweden. Whether you're looking for specialized talent or general hiring support, explore experienced recruitment firms that understand the local market and can help you build the perfect team.
Agency | Specialization | Country | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
Patient Education and Support +7 more | |||
Human Resources +1 more | |||
Technical Support and Services +4 more | |||
Industrial Design +14 more | |||
Business +1 more | |||
Industrial Design +101 more | |||
Identity and Access Management +49 more | |||
Sweden's
Economic indicators
24
World ranked
Sweden ranks 24 in the world by current economic output
$593.3bn
Nominal GDP (US$)
GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.
13
EMEA ranked
Sweden is ranked 13 in EMEA by economic output in the region
GDP growth (%)
GDP growth explained
The chart compares how GDP has grown for Sweden, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.
2.6%
Current rate
▼ 3.3% reduction
Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.
Sweden's inflation rate
89 days
Maternity leave
In Sweden, parents share 480 days of parental leave. For maternity, 60 days pre-birth and 29 post-birth are mandatory. Paternity gets 10 extra days. Pay is nearly 80% of salary for 390 days, then SEK 180/day.
90 days
Sick leave
Employees get paid sick leave for 90 days, with the employer covering 80% of the base salary for the first 14 days. Days 15-90 are paid by Social Insurance at 25-80%, with a maximum of SEK 810/day. There's an unpaid qualifying period at the start.
Cost of living
Cost of living index explained
The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.
Sweden's
Labor market
Sweden vs world population age distribution
10.4m
Population
Sweden has a population of about 10.4m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.
12 days
Minimum annual holidays
Minimum annual holidays reflect mandated leave. Hiring in countries with high allowances (over 25 days) may require emphasizing work-life balance when recruiting.
29 hrs
Average working full time week
Standard workweek is Monday to Friday, 8 hours daily, 40 hours weekly. Overtime pay isn't required and may be in salary. Agreement-specified hours beyond regular are overtime. Monthly and annual overtime caps are 50 and 150 hours, with a 168% hourly rate for extras.
7.6%
Current percentage
▲ 0.2% increase
Sweden has an unhealthy unemployment rate, suggesting there may be some economic or structural challenges . Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small increase in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability, with a slight dip in job availability
Unemployment rate
Sweden's
Top performing companies and industries
Top performing companies
- Securitas AB
- Ericsson
- H&M
Top industries
- iron and steel
- wood pulp and paper products
- motor vehicles
Ratio of males to females (by age)
71 / 63
Male
[ "In Sweden there is a low gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating a relatively balanced workforce particpation often reflective of strong gender equality policies or cultural norms supportive of equal gender parity." ]
Sweden's
Religion and ethnicity
Religion
In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.