Malmö Snapshot 2023

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.

26,000 university and college students in Malmö

Malmö's Educational Landscape boasts 26,000 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.

Commuting Patterns to Malmö

In 2021, 77,782 individuals commuted to Malmö from other municipalities within Sweden, marking a 5.0% increase from the previous year (domestic commuting).
Additionally, 1,070 individuals commuted from Denmark to Skåne, contributing to the city's vibrant cross-border workforce.

Nine new businesses launch every day in Malmö

Many new businesses are being launched and already established companies are choosing to relocate their operations to Malmö. 3,153 new businesses were started in 2022. A decrease of 6.8% compared to the previous year. The fact that many new businesses have been added 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 (16%), trade (13%), and education (9%). Over half (54%) 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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