Sweden's unemployment insurance comprises two main parts

  • Income-Related Insurance (Voluntary)
    This component is voluntary and administered through unemployment insurance funds (A-kassor). To qualify, you must be a member and meet specific criteria. As a member, you can receive compensation based on your previous income, up to a certain limit.
  • Basic Insurance (Publicly Funded)
    This is a publicly funded insurance that provides a basic level of compensation. It's available to individuals who are not members of an unemployment insurance fund or who haven't been members long enough to qualify for income-related benefits.

For more detailed information, please visit the Swedish Public Employment Service's website: Financial support for jobseekers. External link, opens in new window.