Mapping and analysis of conditions for working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic

In December 2020 the government tasked the Swedish Agency for Work Environment Expertise with mapping and analysing the conditions surrounding working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic.

About the report

Many, but not all, have been able to work from home. The mapping process takes as its starting point the major increase in the number of people working from home as a result of the Swedish Public Health Agency’s recommendations. There is some variation over time, but overall some 30–40% of employees have worked from home during the pandemic. However, a large share of those working in Sweden are in working situations in which their work cannot be done from home. Our mapping pertains to those who have transitioned from working mainly
at an office to working from home.

A publication from the Swedish Agency for Work Environment Expertise

This publication was produced by the Swedish Agency for Work Environment Expertise. In January 2026, the Swedish Work Environment Authority took over its mandate as the national knowledge centre for work environment issues. All of their publications are available on our website.

Last updated 2026-01-01