Work
Here you find statistics and overviews about work permits. The statistics are updated every month.
Monthly statistics
The monthly statistics show first-time applications, decisions and granted in first instance (the Swedish Migration Agency).
| Monthly statistics work permit | Jan–Apr 2023 | April 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Received applications | 15714 | 4283 |
| Decisions | 18701 | 3828 |
| Granted permits | 11341 | 2345 |
| Granted permits by certified employer* | 2776 | 412 |
| Pending cases** | 25769 |
*Read more about certified employers
**Pending cases are received applications/cases which have not yet got a decision.
Statistics from previous years
More statistics about work permits are available in Swedish.