With a labor shortage crisis, Sweden is in a certain urgency to find qualified foreign workers in various areas. Check the list below and register
As reported by the website Vacancies around the World, Sweden is facing a labor shortage crisis and urgently needs qualified foreign workers to fill around 106.560 job vacancies registered in the second quarter of 2023 alone. The Swedish Labor Minister highlighted that some regions of the country are desperate for staff.
Despite the unstable economic situation, many Swedish companies are looking for competent professionals. Minister Johan Pehrson highlighted the importance of education and training to enter the Swedish job market. With unemployment reaching 8% and expected to reach 8,5% by 2025, Sweden needs workers in areas such as healthcare, education, IT, engineering and construction, skilled trades, manufacturing and machine operations.
List of job vacancies with labor shortages in Sweden
To address the shortage of professionals, Sweden seeks to:
- Midwives
- Civil engineers
- Systems analysts and IT architects
- Software and systems developers
- Cops
- Nursing assistants
- Specialist nurses
- Physicians
- Primary school teachers
- Teachers and educators with special needs
Other job opportunities in Sweden
In addition to these professions, there is demand for workers in vacancies in construction, specialized trade, manufacturing, machine operations, agriculture, transport and healthcare. To the Most sought after occupations include healthcare assistants, agricultural operators, drivers, plumbers, mechanics, carpenters, welders, among others.
The average salary in Sweden is 34.200 SEK (about €3.036,52 euros). To obtain a work visa, a minimum salary of €2.429,21 euros per month is required. Job vacancies are concentrated in Stockholm, followed by West Sweden, while the Central Norrland region has fewer vacancy opportunities. Citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland do not need a work visa, but others must apply, presenting an offer of employment and life, health, employment and pension insurance.
What is it like to live in Sweden?
Sweden is known for offering an excellent quality of life to its residents. Several factors contribute to this, including the comprehensive social welfare system, lush nature, high educational standards, quality healthcare system and public safety.
The Swedish social welfare system guarantees a high level of social protection for citizens, with policies covering areas such as health, education, social assistance, housing and employment. This contributes to reducing inequality and providing a solid foundation for quality of life.
Additionally, Sweden is known for its beautiful natural landscape, which offers many opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and skiing. The country's lush nature, which includes lakes, forests and mountains, contributes to the physical and mental well-being of residents.
Sweden also has a high-quality education system, with public schools and internationally well-rated universities. Education is free up to higher education, which allows Swedes to access a high level of education regardless of their socioeconomic background.
