Sweden is experiencing labour shortages, particularly in the education and healthcare sectors. Amid these shortages, employment has become the primary reason for granting residence permits during the first five months of 2024.
Although labour shortages present challenges to Sweden's economy, they may provide significant opportunities for foreigners seeking to move and work in the country. The recent European Labour Authority report highlights several occupations facing shortages in Sweden, including:
- Bus and tram drivers
- Butchers, fishmongers, and related food preparers
- Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers
- Security guards
- Home-based personal care workers
- Police inspectors and detectives
- Medical secretaries
- Medical and pathology laboratory technicians
- Incinerator and water treatment plant operators
- Mechanical engineering technicians
- Psychologists
- Systems analysts
- Special needs teachers
- Early childhood educators
- Primary school teachers
- Health professionals not otherwise classified
- Environmental and occupational health and hygiene professionals
- Dentists
- Midwifery professionals
- Nursing professionals
- Generalist/Specialist medical practitioners