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Malmö’s population
Photo: Leif Johansson X
ray
307,758 inhabitants (Dec 31, 2012)
Sweden’s third largest city
Young population – 49% are under the age of 35
26,000 university students, of which 24,000 at the Malmö University
177 countries represented and approx. 150 languages
31% of Malmö’s inhabitants were born abroad
In 2021, the population of Malmö is expected to be 350,000 inhabitants
Main shopping street
Malmö – the growth center of the region
Photo: Leif Johansson X
ray
Population increased for the 28th year in a row (+4,923 in 2012)
In 20 years, Malmö’s population has increased by 71,000 residents (+30%)
Malmö had 1.8 million visitors staying overnight in 2012 (73% from Sweden)
In addition, approx. 5.1 million visitors made a daytrip to Malmö (excluding commuters)
Malmö is ranked number 13 in Sweden concerning the number of new companies in 2012 i.e. 8.0 new companies/1,000 inhabitants. (Source: Jobs & Society)
Malmö received the award Growth Municipality of the Year 2009 (by Arena för Tillväxt and SWECO EuroFutures)
Turning Torso – highest apartment building in Sweden
Good infrastructure
61,900 people commute to Malmö and 28,400 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
Photo: Leif Johansson X
ray Malmö Central Station
The Öresund Region
Photo: Leif Johansson X
ray
Skåne (in Sweden), Zealand, Mön, Lolland-Falster and Bornholm (in Denmark)
3.8 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)
The Öresund Region covers parts of two countries
Commuters via the Öresund Bridge
Approx. 14,600 commuters cross the bridge every day by train or car (96% live on the Swedish side)
-5% in five years and +198% in ten years
59% commute by train and 41% by car
93% commute to work and 7% are students
Approx. 70,000 people cross the bridge every day
18,500 vehicles per day crossed the bridge
In 2012, a total of 6.8 million vehicles (cars, trucks, buses etc.) crossed the bridge
Photo: Leif Johansson X
ray The Öresund Bridge connecting Sweden and Denmark
Trade and Industry in Malmö
Photo: Leif Johansson X
ray
33,000 work sites
A workforce of 158,000 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 2012)
The largest sectors (53% work here) Corporate services Trade Healthcare & services Education
Only 7% work in manufacturing (compared to 13% in Sweden as a whole)
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 New media Life Science Trade Hospitality industry Logistics Headquarters
Duni, Vestas, Elfa, Mercedes-Benz, Brio, Thule and Zhonghuan are examples of new headquarters in Malmö
IKEA will locate new offices for global staff functions and training centre to Malmö
Cleantech is one of Malmö’s seven profile areas
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
Illustration of Malmö Live
Malmö – a power factor in Southern Sweden
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
Photo: A
nders NorrsellGood living environment close by the sea