Malmö Snapshot 2026

Malmö Snapshot is an annual report with facts, statistics and short analyses for the trade and industry in Malmö. In the report you can follow trends and developments in a number of areas.

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3 hours from Hamburg to Malmö

The new Fehmarnbelt tunnel is one of Europe’s major infrastructure projects – a fixed link between Denmark and Germany that is expected to be completed in the early 2030s. Travellers will be able to complete their tunnel journey in just 10 minutes by car and 7 minutes by train, which creates a whole new proximity between Scandinavia and the continent and strengthens the connection to Germany, which is one of Sweden’s most important export markets.

Malmö is located in a mobile region where everything is close by

The region has good transport options and, in Malmö, several initiatives have been implemented for continued development of infrastructure. Commuting has increased in both directions over several years and has contributed to a mobile and dynamic region. 82,903 people commuted to Malmö (i.e. live outside Malmö Municipality and are employed at a workplace in Malmö) in 2024 and 51,969 people commuted from Malmö (i.e. live in Malmö Municipality and are employed at a workplace outside Malmö).

A long-term increase in the number of people employed at workplaces in Malmö

Malmö is a growing city where more than half of the new jobs in Skåne County are created. The number of people employed at a workplace in Malmö has shown a very strong increase over more than 20 years and has essentially risen every year. The greatest increases are shown in the areas: business and support services, hotel and restaurant operations and education which have increased in Malmö, while manufacturing has declined. In 2024, 210,649 people were employed in workplaces located in Malmö, an increase of 10.2% since 2020.

3,261 new companies were started in Malmö in 2025

Nine new companies started every day in 2025 and already established companies are choosing to relocate their operations to Malmö. The fact that many new businesses have launched reflects the entrepreneurial spirit that exists in Malmö and the change that the city has undergone - from a structure with a number of large companies to a structure with many smaller companies.

Malmö has grown in knowledge-intensive industries

Today, a large number of people in Malmö work in various knowledge-intensive service industries. Malmö’s business community has the largest share of individuals employed in business services and support services (18%), followed by health and social care, social services (15%), then commerce (12%), then education (9%). More than half (54%) of the employed population work in the four largest industries.

New initiatives are ongoing throughout the city

Malmö is alive with initiatives benefiting both residents and businesses in areas such as Hyllie, Varvsstaden, Nyhamnen, Jägersro, Rosengård and Segepark, to name a few. Collectively, these efforts contribute to a city that is dynamic, creative, and sustainable, boasting ambitious infrastructure plans and a prime location within the largest labor market region in the Nordic area.

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The Malmö Snapshot report, created by the City of Malmö, covers a wide range of topics including infrastructure, population, commuting statistics, industry development, and city planning.

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