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Sweden: Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)

In , Sweden's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) was 62.27.

That's up 0.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 64.03 . Sweden ranks #149 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #52 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Sweden Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
65.67
Trough
62.15
1-year change
+0.1%
5-year change
0.0%
0.0% / yr
10-year change
-1.7%
-0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)
62.2675
62.2138
62.1693
62.1531
62.2041
62.2727
62.3768
62.5220
62.7009
62.9580

About Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)

Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.TO.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Sweden's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Sweden's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) was 62.27, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sweden's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) rising or falling?
Sweden's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) rose 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sweden rank globally on Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)?
In 2024, Sweden ranked #149 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64 (% of total population).
How does Sweden's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in 2024 was 64.03, so Sweden is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #52 of 58.
What is Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.