Since the latest mark in industry was set, Swedish wages have increased faster than the historical average, but real wages have nevertheless developed somewhat more slowly in Sweden than in the euro area.
Wage increases are expected to slow down next year as inflation rises, the Swedish Institute of Economic Research (KI) states. The recovery of the Swedish economy has “come a long way”, says KI. And we see a continued recovery in the labor market next year, including reduced unemployment and an increased employment rate. “During 2025 and the first half of 2026, real wages have started to rise again. The main reason is that inflation has fallen b…
Since the latest mark in industry was set, Swedish wages have increased faster than the historical average, but real wages have nevertheless developed somewhat more slowly in Sweden than in the euro area.