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Malmö’s population

Malmö’s population. 318,107 inhabitants (Dec 31, 2014) Sweden’s third largest city Young population – 49% are under the age of 35 26,000 university students, of which 24,400 at the Malmö University 179 countries represented 31% of Malmö’s inhabitants were born abroad

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Malmö’s population

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  1. Malmö’s population • 318,107 inhabitants (Dec 31, 2014) • Sweden’s third largest city • Young population – 49% are under the age of 35 • 26,000 university students, of which 24,400 at the Malmö University • 179 countries represented • 31% of Malmö’s inhabitants were born abroad • In 2025, the population of Malmö is expected to exceed 370,000 inhabitants Foto: Leif Johansson Xray Photo: Leif Johansson Xray Main shopping street

  2. Malmö – the growth center of the region • Population increased for the 30th year in a row (+5,113 in 2014) • In 20 years, Malmö’s population has increased by 75,000 residents (+31%) • Malmö had about 1.5 million visitorsstaying overnight in commercial lodgings in 2014 (73% from Sweden, 27% international of which Germany, Denmark and GB are the most represented countries) • Malmö is ranked number 21 in Sweden concerning the number of new companies in 2014 - 7.5 new companies/1,000 inhabitants. (Source: Jobs & Society) • Malmö received the award Growth Municipality of the Year 2009 (by Arena förTillväxt and SWECO EuroFutures) Photo: Leif Johansson Xray Turning Torso – highest apartment building in Sweden

  3. Good infrastructure • 62,800 people commute to Malmö and 30,800 from Malmö every day • The City Tunnel with its three stations in Malmö has contributed further to a mobile region • The Öresund Bridge strengthens Malmö’s position in the Öresund Region • Copenhagen Airport and Malmö Airport is easily accessible in 30 minutes • A well-developed road and railway network with two ring roads • Copenhagen Malmö Port – centrally located and modern logistics centre Foto: Leif Johansson Xray Photo: Leif Johansson Xray Malmö Central Station

  4. The Öresund Region • Skåne (in Sweden), Zealand, Mön, Lolland-Falster and Bornholm (in Denmark) • 3.9 million inhabitants, of which 1.3 million live on the Swedish side • 25% of Sweden’s and Denmark’s population live in the Öresund Region • The largest labor market in the Nordic region with 1.8 million people • The region represents 25% of the countries’ total GNP • Around 250,000 companies (in 2010) • More than 167,000 students at the region’s colleges and universities (in 2010) Photo: Leif Johansson Xray The Öresund Region covers parts of two countries

  5. Commuters via the Öresund Bridge • Approx. 15,100 commuters cross the bridge every day by train or car (96% live on the Swedish side) • -7% in five years and +133% in ten years • 62% commute by train and 38% by car • 93% commute to work and 7% are students • Approx. 70,000 people cross the bridge every day • 19,000 vehicles per day crossed the bridge • In 2014, a total of 6.9 million vehicles (cars, trucks, buses etc.) crossed the bridge Photo: Leif Johansson Xray The Öresund Bridge connecting Sweden and Denmark

  6. Trade and Industry in Malmö • 33,900 work sites • A workforce of 163,000 people has its workplace in Malmö (daytime population) • Mainly small and medium sized companies • 70% are employed in the private sector • 8 companies were started every day in Malmö (in 2014) • The largest sectors (54% work here) • Corporate services • Trade • Healthcare & services • Education • Only 6% work in manufacturing (compared to 12% in Sweden as a whole) Photo: Leif Johansson Xray

  7. Development and opportunities • A positive long-term development in the number of employees in Malmö within corporate services, IT and computer consultants, hotels and restaurants, education, and within trade • Malmö’s profile areas: • Cleantech • Creative industries /New media • Life Science • Trade • Hospitality industry • Logistics • Headquarters • Duni, Vestas, Elfa, Mercedes-Benz, Brio, Thuleand Peugeot are examples of new headquarters in MalmöIKEA will locate new offices for global staff functions and training centre to Malmö • Cleantech is one of Malmö’s seven profile areas

  8. Major investments – planned and completed • The City Tunnel including three stations • Exhibition centre in Hyllie • Malmö Arena and Swedbank Stadium • Expansion of Norra hamnen – port and logistics center • Emporia shopping centre, and redevelopment and extensions of several shopping centres • Eurovision Song Contest 2013 • Malmö Live (Convention centre, concert hall and hotel) • Expansion of the areas: Västra Hamnen, Dockan, Hyllie, Norra Sorgenfri • ESS and MAX IV • Fehmarn belt tunnel Foto: Leif Johansson Xray , Gustaf Johansson Malmö Live, Triangeln station, Emporia shoppingcenter

  9. Malmö – a power factor in Southern Sweden • Young population – 49% are under the age of 35 • The geographical location – right in the centre of the Öresund Region • The Öresund Bridge and two international airports less than 30 minutes away • Competitive infrastructure, and the new City Tunnel and new train stations • Copenhagen Malmö Port • Universities and research centers • Easy access to workforce and competitive operational costs • Interesting areas for business and living • A good living environment – diverse cultural life with a rich range of leisure activities Foto: Gustav Johansson Photo: Anders Norrsell

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