Malmös population Photo: Leif Johansson Xray 302,835 inhabitants (Dec 31, 2011) Swedens third largest city Young population – 48% are under the age of.

Malmö’s population

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302,835 inhabitants (Dec 31, 2011)

Sweden’s third largest city

Young population – 48% are under the age of 35

26,000 university students, of which 24,000 at the Malmö University

175 countries represented and approx. 150 languages

30% of Malmö’s inhabitants were born abroad

In 2026, the population of Malmö-Lund is expected to be half a million inhabitants

Main shopping street

Malmö – the growth center of the region

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Population increased for the 27th year in a row (+3,872 in 2011)

In 20 years, Malmö’s population has increased by 68,000 residents (+29%)

Malmö had 1.5 million visitors staying overnight in 2011 (72% from Sweden)

In addition, approx. 5.5 million visitors made a daytrip to Malmö (excluding commuters)

Malmö is ranked number 19 in Sweden concerning the number of new companies in 2011 i.e. 8.8 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

61,000 people commute to Malmö and 27,700 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

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The Öresund Region

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Skåne (in Sweden), Zealand, Mön, Lolland-Falster and Bornholm (in Denmark)

3.7 million inhabitants, of which 1.2 million live on the Swedish side

25% of Sweden and Denmark’s population live in the Öresund Region

The largest labor market in the Nordic region with 1.85 million people

The region represents 26% of the countries’ total GNP

Around 240,000 companies (in 2009)

More than 160,000 students at the region’s colleges and universities (in 2009)

The Öresund Region covers parts of two countries

Commuters via the Öresund Bridge

Approx. 17,300 commuters cross the bridge every day by train or car (94% live on the Swedish side)

An increase by 26% in five years

60% commute by train and 40% by car

94% commute to work and 6% are students

19,150 vehicles per day crossed the bridge

In 2011, a total of 7 million vehicles (cars, trucks, buses etc.) crossed the bridgeP

hoto: Leif Johansson Xray The Öresund Bridge connecting Sweden and Denmark

Trade and Industry in Malmö

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32,000 work sites

A workforce of 154,000 people has its workplace in Malmö (daytime population)

Mainly small and medium sized companies

69% are employed in the private sector

8 companies were started every day in Malmö (in 2011)

The largest sectors (53% work here) Corporate services Trade Healthcare & services Education

Only 7% work in manufacturing (compared to 14% 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, trade, education, and within hotels and restaurants

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

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nders NorrsellGood living environment close by the sea