Malmö Snapshot 2025

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 Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link is the world's longest immersed tunnel that will shorten the road distance to Germany, Sweden's most important export market, by 160 kilometers. From Hamburg, one of Germany's most important economic centers, it will take only three hours by train to Malmö. Construction has been underway since 2021. The link is scheduled to be completed in mid-2029.

28 700 university and college students in Malmö

Malmö's Educational Landscape boasts 28 700 university and college students. Established in 1998, Malmö University has a dedicated focus on community development and innovation. Alongside it, the World Maritime University has been contributing to maritime education since 1983. Students also have the opportunity to engage in studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, the Academy of Music and the Academy of Theatre through Lund University.

The number of people employed in workplaces located in Malmö has increased

The number of people employed with workplaces in Malmö has experienced a significant increase over the past 20 years, rising steadily almost every year. The strongest growth has been in the sectors of business services, support services, education, as well as the hotel and restaurant industry, while manufacturing has seen a decline.

In 2023, the number of employed individuals with workplaces located in Malmö reached 211,730, representing a 1.0% increase compared to the previous year and a 10.7% increase since 2020.

3 043 new companies were started in Malmö in 2024

Eight new businesses started every day in 2024 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

The city has seen significant growth in knowledge-intensive sectors, with a considerable workforce now employed in various knowledge-intensive service industries. The business sector leads with the highest percentage of employees in business and support services (17%), followed by healthcare and social services (14%), trade (12%), and education (9%). Over half (52%) of the workforce is employed in the city's 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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