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.
Employment and Labor
Employment and Labor Interpretation
Market Size and Growth
Market Size and Growth Interpretation
Service Types and Usage
Service Types and Usage Interpretation
Sustainability and Innovation
Sustainability and Innovation Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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