What makes Malmö, Malmö
Malmö is characterized by innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.
Malmö is Sweden's youngest and fastest growing major city
In Malmö, 186 different nationalities mix, and the business sector. Almost every other Malmö resident (48%) is under 35 years old. The population is growing faster than in other cities and is increasing by about 4,000 people each year. The private sector has grown by 62 percent since 2000, which is ten percent more than in Stockholm and Gothenburg (Growth Commission, 2023).
Over 270 head offices
Including Orkla Food, Oatly, Orbital systems, Norrgavel, Kährs, and TePe.
In Malmö, everything is close by
Malmö is the link between Scandinavia and the continent. The city has two international airports within 30 minutes of the city center, a well-developed port operation and excellent train connections both to Europe and regionally. In Malmö, everything is close by. Whether you're going to meet clients, go to work, take a dip, eat good food or do an activity, it rarely takes more than 15 minutes.
Impact-driven companies that make a difference
Many companies in Malmö are impact-driven enterprises that enable societal change in areas such as health, sustainability, and green technologies.
Diverse and powerful business sector
Nine out of ten companies in Malmö have fewer than ten employees. The business sector is mixed, and the companies represent many different industries and types of operation, which creates the perfect conditions for exciting cross-connection and collaboration across borders.
Design, communication, and tech are Malmö's largest industries
Design, communication, and creative content, as well as service design, analysis, and data, are the largest industry groups in Malmö.
Some things we love about Malmö
- Relaxed and unbothered
- Creative and vibrant cultural scene
- Quick train connections to Berlin, Hamburg and Amsterdam
- You can bike everywhere
- Close to the sea
- Awesome food scene
- People are friendly
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- Find out how we can assist you with investing or moving your business to Malmö.
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- Dive into Malmö Snapshot, a compilation of facts, statistics and short analyzes related to the business sector in Malmö.
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