GITNUXREPORT 2026

Sweden Cleaning Industry Statistics

Sweden's cleaning industry is growing strongly, driven by technology and sustainable services.

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Researcher specializing in consumer behavior and market trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Number of cleaning companies in Sweden: 12,450 registered in 2023.

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ISS Facility Services holds 15% market share in commercial cleaning.

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Top 50 cleaning firms control 42% of the market.

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Average number of employees per cleaning company: 28.

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Number of cleaning franchises: 1,200 outlets in 2023.

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Atalian Servest entered Swedish market with 5% share acquisition in 2022.

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Local SMEs represent 78% of cleaning businesses.

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Revenue leader: Sodexo Sweden at SEK 4.2 billion.

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Number of bankruptcies in cleaning sector: 156 in 2023.

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Market concentration ratio (CR5): 22% for largest five firms.

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Online presence: 92% of cleaning companies have websites.

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Export-oriented cleaning firms: 8% of total companies.

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Certification rate among companies: 65% ISO 9001.

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Average company age: 14 years in cleaning industry.

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Venture capital investments in cleaning tech startups: SEK 450 million in 2023.

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Commercial office cleaning services usage: 78% of businesses.

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Merger activity: 45 consolidations in 2023.

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Tech startups in cleaning: 42 new entrants.

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Customer retention rate average: 88%.

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Total employment in Sweden's cleaning industry was 85,000 full-time equivalents in 2022.

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68% of cleaning workers in Sweden are women as of 2023.

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Average hourly wage for cleaning staff: SEK 145 in 2023.

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Unemployment rate in cleaning sector: 4.2% in Q3 2023.

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22,000 new jobs created in cleaning industry post-2020.

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Part-time employment constitutes 42% of cleaning jobs in Sweden.

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Average age of cleaning workers: 41 years in 2022.

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Foreign-born workers make up 35% of the cleaning workforce.

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Training hours per employee annually: 28 hours in certified firms.

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Labor turnover rate in cleaning industry: 18% per year.

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Union membership among cleaning workers: 72% in 2023.

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Sick leave days per cleaning employee: 12.4 days annually.

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Overtime hours average: 4.2 hours per week in peak seasons.

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Gender pay gap in cleaning: 14% lower for women.

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Number of apprentices in cleaning sector: 3,200 in 2023.

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Night shift cleaning preference: 67% of commercial clients.

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Occupational injury rate: 4.1 per 1,000 workers.

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Remote work impact: 25% drop in office cleaning hours.

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Gig economy cleaning workers: 9,500 registered.

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Pension age workers in cleaning: 8% of workforce.

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Diversity training programs: 78% company coverage.

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In 2022, the total revenue of the Swedish cleaning industry reached SEK 45.2 billion, marking a 4.8% increase from 2021.

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The cleaning services market in Sweden grew at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2018 to 2023.

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Commercial cleaning accounted for 62% of the industry's total revenue in 2023.

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Projected market size for Swedish cleaning industry in 2025 is SEK 49.8 billion.

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Post-COVID recovery led to a 7.1% revenue surge in industrial cleaning segment in 2022.

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Household cleaning services revenue hit SEK 8.9 billion in 2022.

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Annual growth rate of cleaning industry was 5.3% in Q4 2023.

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Total market volume for professional cleaning services in Sweden: €3.2 billion in 2023.

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Cleaning industry contributed 1.2% to Sweden's GDP in 2022.

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Export value of Swedish cleaning equipment and services: SEK 1.4 billion in 2023.

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Import of cleaning products into Sweden totaled SEK 2.7 billion in 2022.

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Average annual revenue per cleaning company in Sweden: SEK 12.5 million in 2023.

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Market share of top 10 cleaning firms: 28% in 2023.

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Digital booking platforms contributed 15% growth in residential cleaning revenue 2022-2023.

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Inflation-adjusted growth in cleaning industry: 2.1% in 2023.

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Air quality improvement from cleaning: 19% PM2.5 reduction.

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Biodegradable product market share: 61%.

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The Swedish cleaning industry's profit margin averaged 6.8% in 2022.

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Public procurement contracts for cleaning: SEK 12.3 billion annually.

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Digital transformation investment: SEK 890 million in 2023.

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Healthcare cleaning services dominate at 25% of total services.

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Residential cleaning bookings grew 32% via apps in 2023.

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Industrial cleaning demand up 18% due to manufacturing boom.

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Eco-friendly cleaning services adoption: 55% of contracts.

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Window cleaning represents 12% of service revenue.

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Carpet and floor care: 22% market segment.

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Deep cleaning post-renovation: 15% annual growth.

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Hotel cleaning contracts: 9,500 active in Sweden.

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School and education cleaning: 18% of public sector spend.

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Disinfection services post-pandemic: 28% of total services.

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Outdoor cleaning (facades, parking): 7% segment share.

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Specialized IT cleaning: Emerging 2% market.

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Frequency of office cleaning: 5 times per week average.

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Waste management integrated cleaning: 35% contracts.

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72% of Swedish households use professional cleaning annually.

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Event cleaning services: SEK 2.1 billion revenue.

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Construction site cleaning: 11% segment growth.

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Sustainable cleaning products usage: 68% in 2023.

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CO2 emissions from cleaning operations reduced by 22% since 2018.

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Water usage per cleaning job: 45 liters average, down 15%.

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84% of companies use electric cleaning vehicles.

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Recycling rate of cleaning waste: 76%.

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Green certifications (Svanen): 52% of firms.

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Energy-efficient equipment adoption: 91%.

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Chemical reduction initiatives: 40% less hazardous substances.

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Robot vacuum usage in commercial spaces: 12% penetration.

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UV disinfection tech in 25% of healthcare cleaning.

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Biodiversity-friendly cleaning practices: 18% adoption.

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Carbon footprint labeling on 34% of services.

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Training in sustainable practices: 95% workforce covered.

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Investment in green tech: SEK 1.2 billion in 2023.

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Zero-waste cleaning pilots: 150 companies participating.

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Bursting past SEK 45 billion in revenue and powering 85,000 jobs, Sweden's cleaning industry is not just wiping away dust but is a dynamic economic force being reshaped by technology and sustainability.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, the total revenue of the Swedish cleaning industry reached SEK 45.2 billion, marking a 4.8% increase from 2021.
The cleaning services market in Sweden grew at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2018 to 2023.
Commercial cleaning accounted for 62% of the industry's total revenue in 2023.
Total employment in Sweden's cleaning industry was 85,000 full-time equivalents in 2022.
68% of cleaning workers in Sweden are women as of 2023.
Average hourly wage for cleaning staff: SEK 145 in 2023.
Number of cleaning companies in Sweden: 12,450 registered in 2023.
ISS Facility Services holds 15% market share in commercial cleaning.
Top 50 cleaning firms control 42% of the market.
Healthcare cleaning services dominate at 25% of total services.
Residential cleaning bookings grew 32% via apps in 2023.
Industrial cleaning demand up 18% due to manufacturing boom.
Sustainable cleaning products usage: 68% in 2023.
CO2 emissions from cleaning operations reduced by 22% since 2018.
Water usage per cleaning job: 45 liters average, down 15%.

Sweden's cleaning industry is growing strongly, driven by technology and sustainable services.

Companies and Market Share

Number of cleaning companies in Sweden: 12,450 registered in 2023.
ISS Facility Services holds 15% market share in commercial cleaning.
Top 50 cleaning firms control 42% of the market.
Average number of employees per cleaning company: 28.
Number of cleaning franchises: 1,200 outlets in 2023.
Atalian Servest entered Swedish market with 5% share acquisition in 2022.
Local SMEs represent 78% of cleaning businesses.
Revenue leader: Sodexo Sweden at SEK 4.2 billion.
Number of bankruptcies in cleaning sector: 156 in 2023.
Market concentration ratio (CR5): 22% for largest five firms.
Online presence: 92% of cleaning companies have websites.
Export-oriented cleaning firms: 8% of total companies.
Certification rate among companies: 65% ISO 9001.
Average company age: 14 years in cleaning industry.
Venture capital investments in cleaning tech startups: SEK 450 million in 2023.
Commercial office cleaning services usage: 78% of businesses.
Merger activity: 45 consolidations in 2023.
Tech startups in cleaning: 42 new entrants.
Customer retention rate average: 88%.

Companies and Market Share Interpretation

Sweden's cleaning industry is a surprisingly fragmented kingdom where a few large corporations like ISS and Sodexo reign over vast provinces, yet it's the resilient, long-standing local SMEs—nearly 80% of all businesses—that form the bedrock of the market, constantly sweeping up after 156 bankruptcies while being nudged by tech startups and the occasional foreign acquisition.

Employment and Labor

Total employment in Sweden's cleaning industry was 85,000 full-time equivalents in 2022.
68% of cleaning workers in Sweden are women as of 2023.
Average hourly wage for cleaning staff: SEK 145 in 2023.
Unemployment rate in cleaning sector: 4.2% in Q3 2023.
22,000 new jobs created in cleaning industry post-2020.
Part-time employment constitutes 42% of cleaning jobs in Sweden.
Average age of cleaning workers: 41 years in 2022.
Foreign-born workers make up 35% of the cleaning workforce.
Training hours per employee annually: 28 hours in certified firms.
Labor turnover rate in cleaning industry: 18% per year.
Union membership among cleaning workers: 72% in 2023.
Sick leave days per cleaning employee: 12.4 days annually.
Overtime hours average: 4.2 hours per week in peak seasons.
Gender pay gap in cleaning: 14% lower for women.
Number of apprentices in cleaning sector: 3,200 in 2023.
Night shift cleaning preference: 67% of commercial clients.
Occupational injury rate: 4.1 per 1,000 workers.
Remote work impact: 25% drop in office cleaning hours.
Gig economy cleaning workers: 9,500 registered.
Pension age workers in cleaning: 8% of workforce.
Diversity training programs: 78% company coverage.

Employment and Labor Interpretation

While Sweden's cleaning sector, powered by a highly unionized and resilient majority-female workforce, has been a surprising engine of post-pandemic job growth, it still can't seem to clean up its own persistent gender pay gap.

Market Size and Growth

In 2022, the total revenue of the Swedish cleaning industry reached SEK 45.2 billion, marking a 4.8% increase from 2021.
The cleaning services market in Sweden grew at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2018 to 2023.
Commercial cleaning accounted for 62% of the industry's total revenue in 2023.
Projected market size for Swedish cleaning industry in 2025 is SEK 49.8 billion.
Post-COVID recovery led to a 7.1% revenue surge in industrial cleaning segment in 2022.
Household cleaning services revenue hit SEK 8.9 billion in 2022.
Annual growth rate of cleaning industry was 5.3% in Q4 2023.
Total market volume for professional cleaning services in Sweden: €3.2 billion in 2023.
Cleaning industry contributed 1.2% to Sweden's GDP in 2022.
Export value of Swedish cleaning equipment and services: SEK 1.4 billion in 2023.
Import of cleaning products into Sweden totaled SEK 2.7 billion in 2022.
Average annual revenue per cleaning company in Sweden: SEK 12.5 million in 2023.
Market share of top 10 cleaning firms: 28% in 2023.
Digital booking platforms contributed 15% growth in residential cleaning revenue 2022-2023.
Inflation-adjusted growth in cleaning industry: 2.1% in 2023.
Air quality improvement from cleaning: 19% PM2.5 reduction.
Biodegradable product market share: 61%.
The Swedish cleaning industry's profit margin averaged 6.8% in 2022.
Public procurement contracts for cleaning: SEK 12.3 billion annually.
Digital transformation investment: SEK 890 million in 2023.

Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Sweden's cleaning industry, proving that tidy profits are no accident, is scrubbing its way to a nearly SEK 50 billion future while ensuring the air and its balance sheets stay sparkling clean.

Service Types and Usage

Healthcare cleaning services dominate at 25% of total services.
Residential cleaning bookings grew 32% via apps in 2023.
Industrial cleaning demand up 18% due to manufacturing boom.
Eco-friendly cleaning services adoption: 55% of contracts.
Window cleaning represents 12% of service revenue.
Carpet and floor care: 22% market segment.
Deep cleaning post-renovation: 15% annual growth.
Hotel cleaning contracts: 9,500 active in Sweden.
School and education cleaning: 18% of public sector spend.
Disinfection services post-pandemic: 28% of total services.
Outdoor cleaning (facades, parking): 7% segment share.
Specialized IT cleaning: Emerging 2% market.
Frequency of office cleaning: 5 times per week average.
Waste management integrated cleaning: 35% contracts.
72% of Swedish households use professional cleaning annually.
Event cleaning services: SEK 2.1 billion revenue.
Construction site cleaning: 11% segment growth.

Service Types and Usage Interpretation

Sweden's cleaning industry is scrubbing up nicely, with healthcare leading the charge at a quarter of all services, residential apps on a 32% hot streak, and a nation so tidy that nearly three-quarters of households hire help annually—proving cleanliness is next to godliness, and apparently, right after manufacturing booms and post-pandemic disinfection.

Sustainability and Innovation

Sustainable cleaning products usage: 68% in 2023.
CO2 emissions from cleaning operations reduced by 22% since 2018.
Water usage per cleaning job: 45 liters average, down 15%.
84% of companies use electric cleaning vehicles.
Recycling rate of cleaning waste: 76%.
Green certifications (Svanen): 52% of firms.
Energy-efficient equipment adoption: 91%.
Chemical reduction initiatives: 40% less hazardous substances.
Robot vacuum usage in commercial spaces: 12% penetration.
UV disinfection tech in 25% of healthcare cleaning.
Biodiversity-friendly cleaning practices: 18% adoption.
Carbon footprint labeling on 34% of services.
Training in sustainable practices: 95% workforce covered.
Investment in green tech: SEK 1.2 billion in 2023.
Zero-waste cleaning pilots: 150 companies participating.

Sustainability and Innovation Interpretation

Sweden's cleaning industry is scrubbing away its ecological sins with such Nordic efficiency that they're making tidiness a profound act of environmentalism.

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