Sweden’s cleaning industry shapes both workplaces and everyday life—driven by a growing services market. In 2022, total employment reached 85,000 full-time equivalents, while 12,450 cleaning companies were registered in 2023. Revenue rose to SEK 45.2 billion in 2022 and commercial cleaning made up 62% of total revenue in 2023. As the market grows at a 3.2% CAGR (2018–2023), wages and workforce trends highlight where demand is heading.
Key Takeaways
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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%.
In Sweden’s growing cleaning industry, 12,450 firms employ 85,000 FTE workers, with strong demand and eco trends.
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Employment And Labor21 stats
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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.
Interpretation
Employment And Labor Interpretation
In Sweden’s cleaning industry, employment has expanded with 22,000 new jobs since 2020, yet the workforce is still marked by high labor flexibility with part time roles making up 42% of jobs and women accounting for 68% of workers.
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Market Size And Growth20 stats
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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.
Interpretation
Market Size And Growth Interpretation
With the Swedish cleaning industry growing from SEK 45.2 billion in 2022 to a projected SEK 49.8 billion by 2025 and cleaning services expanding at a 3.2% CAGR from 2018 to 2023, market size is steadily rising despite the post COVID bounce seen in sectors like industrial cleaning.
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Service Types And Usage17 stats
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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.
Interpretation
Service Types And Usage Interpretation
Within Sweden’s service types and usage landscape, healthcare cleaning leads at 25% while eco-friendly offerings are already in 55% of contracts, showing strong momentum toward specialized and greener cleaning demand.
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Sustainability And Innovation15 stats
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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.
Interpretation
Sustainability And Innovation Interpretation
In Sweden’s sustainability and innovation push, the sector is rapidly cutting environmental impact, with CO2 emissions down 22% since 2018 and 68% of cleaning work using sustainable products in 2023.
report visual · Key figures
Sweden’s cleaning market is still growing
Growth continues, with both overall market expansion and recent performance updates indicating upward momentum.
2025
Projected market size for Swedish cleaning industry in 2025 is SEK 49.8 billion.
5.3%
Annual growth rate of cleaning industry was 5.3% in Q4 2023.
2.1%
Inflation-adjusted growth in cleaning industry: 2.1% in 2023.
4.8%
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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