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Highlights of demand occupations in Sweden

  • 106,565 job openings were reported in the second quarter of 2023.
  • There is a lot of demand for foreign workers in Sweden because of labor shortages in many fields.
  • Shortages of skilled workers are seen mostly in education, IT, healthcare, construction, and manufacturing.
  • Around 106,565 job vacancies were recorded in Sweden in the second quarter of this year.
  • A foreigner must be offered a minimum salary of €1220 to obtain a Swedish work visa.

 Labor shortages in Sweden

In Sweden, there is a high demand for foreign workers due to labor shortages in various fields. In Q2 2023, 106,565 job openings were reported, and employers faced difficulties hiring people last year.

According to Statistics from the European Labour Authority (EURES), several sectors are facing labor shortages, including education, IT, healthcare, construction, engineering, manufacturing, and machine operations. 

The most in-demand jobs

The list of most in-demand jobs are listed below:

  • Primary school teachers
  • Special needs educators
  • Software developers
  • Police officers
  • Nursing assistants
  • Midwives
  • Civil engineers
  • System analysts
  • IT architects
  • Specialist nurses
  • Doctors

The few other sectors with a worker shortage are construction and skilled trades, transportation, and agriculture. 

The most in-demand occupations related to the above sectors

  • Healthcare assistants
  • Carpenters
  • Motor vehicle repairers
  • Welders
  • Mobile forestry plant operators
  • Bus drivers
  • Manufacturing machine operators
  • Construction workers
  • Plumbers
  • Pipefitters
  • Agricultural and industrial machinery repairers

Foreign workers with skills in the above occupations will likely get a Swedish work visa.

Who Needs a Visa to Work in Sweden?

Switzerland, EU, & EEA citizens don’t need a work visa for Sweden. Others require a work visa, which needs a job offer with a €1220/month salary.

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