Economy, jobs and prices in Småland med öarna, Sweden: official figures
GDP per person was 37,200 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 93% of the EU average; 7th highest of 8 regions in Sweden. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of Småland med öarna?
The regional economy produced €39.0 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 7.0% of Sweden's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Småland med öarna?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 7.3% in 2025, against 8.8% for Sweden and 6.0% across the EU; 6th highest of 8 regions in Sweden.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in Småland med öarna?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 22.1% in 2025, against 24.3% for Sweden; 6th highest of 8 regions in Sweden.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow much does Småland med öarna spend on research and development?
Spending on research and development came to 1.43% of GDP in 2023 (3.64% nationally).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Småland med öarna?
Småland med öarna had 434,662 people working at workplaces in the area in 2024, 4th fewest among the 8 national areas.
Source: RKA (Rådet för främjande av kommunala analyser), Kolada · saved copyWhat are average wages in Småland med öarna?
Workplaces in Småland med öarna paid a total wage bill of SEK 170.0 billion in 2024, about SEK 391,124 per person employed, 3rd lowest among the 8 national areas.
Source: RKA (Rådet för främjande av kommunala analyser), Kolada · saved copyHow many people in Småland med öarna are long-term unemployed?
In 2025, 1.8% of the labour force in Småland med öarna had been unemployed for 12 months or more, against 1.8% for Sweden as a whole and 1.9% across the EU; 3rd lowest of 6 statistical regions in Sweden. In 2015 it was 1.0%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in Småland med öarna?
The unemployment rate for women in Småland med öarna was 8.2% in 2025, against 8.8% for Sweden as a whole and 6.2% across the EU; 3rd lowest of 8 statistical regions in Sweden. In 2015 it was 5.7%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in Småland med öarna are in work?
The employment rate for women aged 20 to 64 reached 81.0% in 2025, against 79.8% for Sweden as a whole and 71.3% across the EU; 3rd highest of 8 statistical regions in Sweden. In 2015 it was 80.8%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of Småland med öarna growing?
Output (gross value added, after inflation) changed by -1.7% in 2024, against 1.0% for Sweden as a whole; 2nd lowest of 8 statistical regions in Sweden. In 2014 it was 1.8%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Småland med öarna?
There were 530 passenger cars per 1,000 people in 2024, against 470 for Sweden as a whole; 4th highest of 8 statistical regions in Sweden. In 2014 it was 524.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Småland med öarna?
Average compensation per employee (pay plus employer social contributions) was €27,465 in 2023, against €31,078 across Sweden; the lowest of 8 statistical regions in Sweden.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Småland med öarna?
Visitors spent 6.7 million nights in tourist accommodation in 2025, 20% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Småland med öarna?
The largest part of the economy of Småland med öarna in 2024 was public administration, education, health and other services, at 26.8% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (23.9%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Småland med öarna?
Factories, mines and energy produced 23.9% of the value added in Småland med öarna in 2024, against 18.0% for Sweden.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Småland med öarna growing?
Gross value added rose from €28.8 billion in 2015 to €34.9 billion in 2024 in current prices, an increase of 21% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Småland med öarna?
Of the 453,510 jobs located in Småland med öarna in 2024, 40% in public services, education, health and other services, 19% in industry and 4.9% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Småland med öarna?
The number of people working in Småland med öarna rose by 9.4% between 2015 and 2024, to 453,510.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyMore figures
- At 17.7% in 2024, Småland med öarna was above the Swedish level of 10.7% on the share of jobs in manufacturing and mining, putting it the highest among the national areas (computed from the county figures for Jönköping, Kronoberg, Kalmar, Gotland). Source: RKA (Rådet för främjande av kommunala analyser), Kolada · saved copy
- The share of jobs in the private sector in Småland med öarna stood at 65.1% in 2024; the figure for Sweden was 68.5% (computed from the county figures for Jönköping, Kronoberg, Kalmar, Gotland). Source: RKA (Rådet för främjande av kommunala analyser), Kolada · saved copy
- At 28.6% in 2024, Småland med öarna was above the Swedish level of 23.3% on the share of jobs in municipalities and regions, putting it 4th highest among the national areas (computed from the county figures for Jönköping, Kronoberg, Kalmar, Gotland). Source: RKA (Rådet för främjande av kommunala analyser), Kolada · saved copy
- At 3.9% in 2024, Småland med öarna was below the Swedish level of 5.7% on the share of jobs in central government, putting it the lowest among the national areas (computed from the county figures for Jönköping, Kronoberg, Kalmar, Gotland). Source: RKA (Rådet för främjande av kommunala analyser), Kolada · saved copy
- 5,093 new companies were started in Småland med öarna in 2025, 4th fewest among the 8 national areas. Source: RKA (Rådet för främjande av kommunala analyser), Kolada · saved copy
How Småland med öarna compares with other statistical regions
The share of jobs in manufacturing and mining (2024)
Småland med öarna ranks 1 of 8, highest first. Computed from county figures
| Rank | Region | The share of jobs in manufacturing and mining |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Småland med öarna | 17.7% |
| 2 | Norra Mellansverige | 13.7% |
| 3 | Övre Norrland | 13.4% |
| 4 | Östra Mellansverige | 12.7% |
| 5 | Västsverige | 12.4% |
| 6 | Mellersta Norrland | 10.0% |
| 7 | Sydsverige | 9.7% |
The share of jobs in the private sector (2024)
Småland med öarna ranks 4 of 8, highest first. Computed from county figures
| Rank | Region | The share of jobs in the private sector |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockholm | 77.4% |
| 2 | Västsverige | 68.2% |
| 3 | Sydsverige | 66.8% |
| 4 | Småland med öarna | 65.1% |
| 5 | Östra Mellansverige | 63.8% |
| 6 | Norra Mellansverige | 63.7% |
| 7 | Övre Norrland | 61.7% |
New companies started (2025)
Småland med öarna ranks 5 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | New companies started |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Västsverige | 14,795 |
| 3 | Sydsverige | 11,483 |
| 4 | Östra Mellansverige | 10,582 |
| 5 | Småland med öarna | 5,093 |
| 6 | Norra Mellansverige | 4,883 |
| 7 | Övre Norrland | 3,153 |
| 8 | Mellersta Norrland | 2,250 |
Wage bill per person employed at workplaces in the area (2024)
Småland med öarna ranks 6 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Wage bill per person employed at workplaces in the area |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Västsverige | SEK 429,375 |
| 3 | Sydsverige | SEK 422,912 |
| 4 | Övre Norrland | SEK 414,648 |
| 5 | Östra Mellansverige | SEK 407,888 |
| 6 | Småland med öarna | SEK 391,124 |
| 7 | Norra Mellansverige | SEK 389,313 |
| 8 | Mellersta Norrland | SEK 388,857 |
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
Småland med öarna ranks 4 of 6, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydsverige | 2.8% |
| 2 | Norra Mellansverige | 2.0% |
| 3 | Östra Mellansverige | 1.9% |
| 4 | Småland med öarna | 1.8% |
| 5 | Stockholm | 1.6% |
| 6 | Västsverige | 1.5% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
Småland med öarna ranks 6 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Östra Mellansverige | 9.3% |
| 3 | Stockholm | 8.8% |
| 4 | Västsverige | 8.4% |
| 5 | Norra Mellansverige | 8.3% |
| 6 | Småland med öarna | 8.2% |
| 7 | Övre Norrland | 6.9% |
| 8 | Mellersta Norrland | 6.6% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
Småland med öarna ranks 3 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockholm | 82.3% |
| 2 | Mellersta Norrland | 82.3% |
| 3 | Småland med öarna | 81.0% |
| 4 | Övre Norrland | 80.7% |
| 5 | Västsverige | 80.2% |
| 6 | Norra Mellansverige | 78.8% |
| 7 | Sydsverige | 77.7% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
Småland med öarna ranks 7 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sydsverige | 2.8% |
| 3 | Stockholm | 2.5% |
| 4 | Östra Mellansverige | 1.0% |
| 5 | Övre Norrland | 0.6% |
| 6 | Norra Mellansverige | -0.1% |
| 7 | Småland med öarna | -1.7% |
| 8 | Västsverige | -1.8% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
Småland med öarna ranks 4 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norra Mellansverige | 558 |
| 2 | Mellersta Norrland | 555 |
| 3 | Övre Norrland | 536 |
| 4 | Småland med öarna | 530 |
| 5 | Östra Mellansverige | 474 |
| 6 | Västsverige | 466 |
| 7 | Sydsverige | 461 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2023)
Småland med öarna ranks 8 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sydsverige | €30,153 |
| 3 | Västsverige | €30,138 |
| 4 | Övre Norrland | €29,106 |
| 5 | Östra Mellansverige | €28,766 |
| 6 | Mellersta Norrland | €27,850 |
| 7 | Norra Mellansverige | €27,699 |
| 8 | Småland med öarna | €27,465 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
Småland med öarna ranks 4 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Nights spent in tourist accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockholm | 15.8 million |
| 2 | Västsverige | 14.4 million |
| 3 | Sydsverige | 7.8 million |
| 4 | Småland med öarna | 6.7 million |
| 5 | Östra Mellansverige | 6.6 million |
| 6 | Norra Mellansverige | 6.4 million |
| 7 | Övre Norrland | 4.7 million |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2024)
Småland med öarna ranks 3 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Övre Norrland | 26.9% |
| 2 | Västsverige | 24.3% |
| 3 | Småland med öarna | 23.9% |
| 4 | Mellersta Norrland | 22.4% |
| 5 | Norra Mellansverige | 20.6% |
| 6 | Östra Mellansverige | 20.1% |
| 7 | Sydsverige | 16.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2024)
Småland med öarna ranks 7 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Östra Mellansverige | 24.3% |
| 3 | Västsverige | 22.8% |
| 4 | Sydsverige | 22.2% |
| 5 | Övre Norrland | 18.6% |
| 6 | Mellersta Norrland | 17.3% |
| 7 | Småland med öarna | 16.7% |
| 8 | Norra Mellansverige | 15.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2024)
Småland med öarna ranks 4 of 8, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norra Mellansverige | 30.5% |
| 2 | Mellersta Norrland | 28.5% |
| 3 | Östra Mellansverige | 27.1% |
| 4 | Småland med öarna | 26.8% |
| 5 | Sydsverige | 26.1% |
| 6 | Övre Norrland | 26.0% |
| 7 | Västsverige | 23.0% |
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