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From year 2004 there has been changes in the process regarding the employment data. A new source is used to identify self-employed and a minor adjustment of the method to classified employees has been made. More information about the changes is available in Swedish at our homepage www.scb.se/rams. level of education The classification by level of educational attainment is according to the Swedish national educational classification (SUN)

Statistics Sweden has departed from the principle that research and development (R & D) should be considered as support activities from November 2016. This means that more companies are found in industry 72 according to the Swedish Standard Industrial Classification 2007. Changes in the classification of R&D and Ericsson AB Time series break. As from the beginning of 2011, changes have been made to the way gainfully employed persons are classified in the Labour statistics based on administrative sources (RAMS statistics). These changes only affect people who are 65 and older and lead to an increase in the number of gainfully employed persons in this age group. In addition, the upper age limit to be classified as gainfully employed has been changed from age 84 to age 74. This implies that there are no gainfully employed persons who are age 75 and older as of 2011. More information about the changes is available at www.scb.se/rams. level of education The classification by level of educational attainment is according to the Swedish national educational classification (SUN)

The model to estimate register-based household statistics changed in 2016. The statistics for the years 2011–2015 were also revised.household statusHousehold status shows the individual´s relationship to other persons in the household. A person who lives alone has the household status Living alone.household statusA person is defined as a child, regardless of age, when it is included in a household with at least one of their parents.

The model to estimate register-based household statistics changed in 2016. The statistics for the years 2011–2015 were also revised.type of householdType of household gives the composition of the household and is broken down into Single (including Living alone), Cohabiting and Other household, all with or without children.number of childrenA person is defined as a child, regardless of age, when it is included in a household with at least one of their parents.

The gainfully employed population comprises any person who has worked for at least one hour per week during the month of November. Those temporarily absent during the survey period, for instance due to sick leave, are also included. employment status no information In 1985 information on employment was collected from two different sources (the register of income statement and the people and housing census). People without information on employment in both sources was brought the group Missing value. From the year 1986 the register of income statement was the only source for classification of gainfully employed. From that year the group missing value was not used in the production of the statistics. This meant that the method measured people’s employment in November despite some uncertainty in the material.

Latest year of immigrations indicates the year in which the individual was last registered in Sweden. Individuals who have never immigrated are reported in the group Missing value. This means that persons that are born in Sweden and been registered there their whole life are reported in that group. The group Missing value also contains those individuals who have immigrated to Sweden but data on time for immigration are missing. region of birth Europe, excluding the Nordic countries The Soviet Union is included in the group called Europe excluding the Nordic Countries.

Latest year of immigrations indicates the year in which the individual was last registered in Sweden. Individuals who have never immigrated are reported in the group Missing value. This means that persons that are born in Sweden and been registered there their whole life are reported in that group. The group Missing value also contains those individuals who have immigrated to Sweden but data on time for immigration are missing.Time series break. As from the beginning of 2011, changes have been made to the way gainfully employed persons are classified in the Labour statistics based on administrative sources (RAMS statistics). These changes only affect people who are 65 and older and lead to an increase in the number of gainfully employed persons in this age group. In addition, the upper age limit to be classified as gainfully employed has been changed from age 84 to age 74. This implies that there are no gainfully employed persons who are age 75 and older as of 2011. More information about the changes is available at www.scb.se/rams.region of birthEurope, excluding the Nordic countriesThe Soviet Union is included in the group called Europe excluding the Nordic Countries.

Time series break. As from the beginning of 2011, changes have been made to the way gainfully employed persons are classified in the Labour statistics based on administrative sources (RAMS statistics). These changes only affect people who are 65 and older and lead to an increase in the number of gainfully employed persons in this age group. In addition, the upper age limit to be classified as gainfully employed has been changed from age 84 to age 74. This implies that there are no gainfully employed persons who are age 75 and older as of 2011. More information about the changes is available at www.scb.se/rams.

From the 1993 survey, the way of define gainfully employed has been modified compared to previous editions. This affects comparisons in the past. For more information about the new definition and its consequences, there is a description in Swedish at our homepage www.scb.se/ramsThe gainfully employed population comprises any person who has worked for at least one hour per week during the month of November. Those temporarily absent during the survey period, for instance due to sick leave, are also included.regionA new regional division from 1998-01-01. The county of Göteborg and Bohus (code 14), the county of Älvsborg (code 15) and the county of Skaraborg (code 16), except the two municipalities Habo and Mullsjö, forming the county of Västra Götaland (code 14). The the two municipalities Habo and Mullsjö transferred to the county of Jönköping (code 06). The municipalities in the former county of Göteborg and Bohus maintain their codes while the other municipalities get new codes.

Population aged 15-74 (LFS) by region, labour status and sex. Quarter 2005K2 - 2018K3observationsMargin of error ±, 1000sThe presented margin of error corresponds to a 95 percent confidence interval.Margin of error ± percentThe presented margin of error corresponds to a 95 percent confidence interval.observationsMargin of error ±, 1000sBecause the LFS is a sample survey based on a national random probability sample, there is a degree of uncertainty that can be calculated. The presented information consists of estimations and consideration must be taken to uncertainty/margin of error when drawing conclusions. The interval that is created by the level estimation ± margin of error here is a 95 percent confidence interval, which is an interval with a 95 percent probability including the actual value.Margin of error ± percentBecause the LFS is a sample survey based on a national random probability sample, there is a degree of uncertainty that can be calculated. The presented information consists of estimations and consideration must be taken to uncertainty/margin of error when drawing conclusions. The interval that is created by the level estimation ± margin of error here is a 95 percent confidence interval, which is an interval with a 95 percent probability including the actual value.observations: Percent , labour status: unemployedUnemployed as percentage of labour force. The labour force consists of employed and unemployed persons.observations: Margin of error ± percent , labour status: unemployedUnemployed as percentage of labour force. The labour force consists of employed and unemployed persons.observations: Percent , labour status: employedEmployed as a percentage of the populationobservations: Margin of error ± percent , labour status: employedEmployed as a percentage of the population

age of motherAge refers to the mothers age at the child´s day of birth.regionSince 1 January 2003, a new regional division has been established. Parts of Uppsala municipality (code 0380) have formed a new municipality called Knivsta (code 0330).region03 Uppsala countySince 1 January 2007, Uppsala county has been expanded to include Heby municipality. Please note that the figures for the county are not comparable with earlier figures.0331 HebySince 1 January 2007, Heby municipality has been transferred from Västmanland county to Uppsala county. The code for Heby has changed from 1917 to 0331.19 Västmanland countySince 1 January 2007, Västmanland county no longer includes Heby municipality. Please note that the figures for the county are not comparable with earlier figures.year2007Break in time series between 2007 and 2008. As of July 1, 2008 included a child that was stillborn if the mother was at least the end of pregnancy week 22. Before that was the limit Week 28th.2008Break in time series between 2007 and 2008. As of July 1, 2008 included a child that was stillborn if the mother was at least the end of pregnancy week 22. Before that was the limit Week 28th.

The tables show the conditions on December 31st for each respective year according to administrative subdivisions of January 1st of the following yearregion03 Uppsala countySince 1 January 2007, Uppsala county has been expanded to include Heby municipality. Please note that the figures for the county are not comparable with earlier figures.0330 KnivstaSince 1 January 2003, a new regional division has been established. Parts of Uppsala municipality have formed a new municipality called Knivsta.0380 UppsalaSince 1 January 2003, a new regional division has been established. Parts of Uppsala municipality have formed a new municipality called Knivsta.19 Västmanland countySince 1 January 2007, Västmanland county no longer includes Heby municipality. Please note that the figures for the county are not comparable with earlier figures.