What is the job market like in Malmö?

Unemployment in Malmö was 10.1% in 2024 and the median income SEK 369,100 per year. The commuting figures below tell you whether the jobs are in the municipality or the one next door.

Unemployment
10.1 % 2nd highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Median income
369,100 SEK/yr 246th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Post-secondary educated
55.2 % 21st highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Commuting in
39.0 % 65th highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Commuting out
27.5 % 200th highest of 290 municipalities 2023

How much commuting is there in Malmö?

Commuting in is 39.0% and commuting out 27.5% (2023). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.

What is the education level in Malmö?

55.2% of residents have post-secondary education (2024).

How are household finances in Malmö?

5.0% of residents are registered as in debt with the Swedish Enforcement Authority (2023).

The figures come from Statistics Sweden and Kolada and are shown in full on the municipal page for Malmö, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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