Number of dismissals after the coronavirus outbreak in Sweden 2020-2021, by industry

A total of 26,773 individuals lost their jobs in Sweden in April 2020, after the outbreak of COVID-19. The outbreak and following measures have made it hard for several industries to survive. The highest number of dismissals in April was within the manufacturing industry, where the number amounted to over 4,500. The water supply and waste management industry had the lowest number of dismissals, with only 42 over the whole period. As of December 2021, the number of dismissals was 1,300, with the highest number within the property and travel industry.

The first case of COVID-19 in Sweden was confirmed on February 4, 2020. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Fact and Figures page.