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Malmö’s population

Malmö’s population. 300,000 inhabitants (2011) Young population – more than half are under the age of 35 26,000 university students, of which 24,000 at the Malmö University 174 countries represented Approx. 150 languages 30% of Malmö’s inhabitants were born abroad

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Malmö’s population

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  1. Malmö’s population • 300,000 inhabitants (2011) • Young population – more than half are under the age of 35 • 26,000 university students, of which 24,000 at the Malmö University • 174 countries represented • Approx. 150 languages • 30% of Malmö’s inhabitants were born abroad • In 2023, the population of Malmö-Lund is expected to be half a million inhabitants Photo: Leif Johansson Xray Main shopping street

  2. Malmö – the regionsgrowth center • Population increased for the 26th year in a row (+5000 in 2010) • Malmö had 1.2 million visitors staying overnight in 2010 (80% from Sweden) • In addition, approx. 5 million visitors made a daytrip to Malmö (excluding commuters) • 6,000 homes built in the last five years • Malmö is ranked number 15 in Sweden concerning the number of new companies in 2010 i.e. 8.6 new companies/1,000 inhabitants. (source: Jobs & Society) • Malmö received the award Growth Municipality of the Year 2009 (Arena för Tillväxt and SWECO EuroFutures) Photo: Leif Johansson Xray

  3. The hub of southern Sweden, a well-developed infrastructure • 59,100 people commute into and 26 700 from Malmö every day • Öresund Bridge strengthen Malmös position in the Öresund Region • In addition, Copenhagen Airport with international flights to Malmo Airport national, both within 30 minutes distance • Commuter trains Malmö - Copenhagen departs every 10 minutes during rush hour, then every 20 minutes • The City Tunnel with three train stations in Malmö • Copenhagen Malmö Port - central and modern logistics park Photo: Malmö stad

  4. The Öresund region • Skåne (in Sweden), Själland, Lolland, Falster, Mön, and Bornholm (in Denmark) • 3.7 million inhabitants, of which 1.2 million live on the Swedish side • The largest workforce market in the Nordic region – 1.8 million people • 58 Nordic head quarters located in the region • 165,000 university students and 12,000 reserchers (the Öresund University) • The Øresund Bridge is connecting Sweden and Denmark. • 19,400 vehicles crosses the Øresund Bridge every day Photo: Leif Johansson Xray

  5. Commuters via the Øresund Bridge • Approx. 18,200 commuters cross the bridge every day by train or car (96% live on the Swedish side) • 55% commute by train and 45% by car • About 60% reside in the municipality of Malmö Road transport trends across the Øresund Bridge Photo: Leif Johansson Xray

  6. Business in Malmö • Small and medium-sized businesses dominate • 29,000 establishments, 149,000 jobs • 69% in the private sector • The largest sectors are trade, business services, healthcare and education - 53% all together • Growing areas: headquarters, business services and private services • Examples of companies with head quarters in Malmö: Elfa, Biomet, Vestas, AarhusKarlshamn, Mercedes-Benz Illustration: Cadwalk Media, Arkitektfirmaet: C.F. Møller

  7. Wide sectors secures the labor market • Areas that Malmö is investing actively in is: life science, cleantech, regional headquarters, visitor industry and mobile media • Businesses with new growth with a focus on the young, innovative company with strong links to universities and colleges • We are committed to create forums, networking and professional development for business Photo: Malmö stad

  8. Future investments • Hyllie – a new area for housing, enterprises and experiences. Arena, shopping centre, hotel, offices, and homes • Västra Hamnen and Dockan – an attractive new waterfront area for living and working • Norra Sorgenfri - transformation of Malmö's oldest industrial area • Congress-, concert centre and hotel • New trade fair centre in Hyllie • Norra Hamnen – logistics centre, the largest port for car imports in Scandinavia Photo: Wingårdh arkitektkontor

  9. Malmö – a power factor in Southern Sweden • Øresund Bridge strengthens Malmö's position • Copenhagen Airport and Malmö Airport less than 30 minutes away • Well-developed infrastructure • City Tunnel, linking the railway north of Malmö with railways to Trelleborg, Ystad and Copenhagen • Copenhagen Malmö Port - harbor and logistics park • Easy access to workforce and competitive operational costs • Exciting environments, new residential and business areas • Universities and research centers • International advantageous cost levels • A good living environment – diverse cultural life with a rich range of leisure activities Photo: Anders Norrsell Great living environment by the sea

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