02 October 2025
Statistics

Market bouncing back after summer

πŸ“Š The market in September
Across the Nordics, the number of assignments increased by about 3 % compared to September 2024 – and by a remarkable 53 % compared to August. The number of consultants actively looking for assignments rose by 24 % year-on-year and 11 % month-on-month.

πŸ‘₯ Roles
Developers continued to strengthen their position, up 4.5 %. Testers, IT security specialists and controllers also grew, while engineers and business analysts saw a slight decline.

🌍 Geography
Overall, geographical shifts were small at the Nordic level. But the local differences tell an interesting story: Sweden’s metropolitan regions dipped slightly, while Oslo grew strongly (+12 %). Helsinki also stood out with solid growth.

πŸ’» Remote & hybrid
The share of assignments allowing remote work was much higher than in September 2024 (+14 %), but declined slightly compared to August (βˆ’3 %). Fully remote assignments grew over the past year, while hybrid saw a small drop during September.

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πŸ“· As usual, a photo from one of my runs – this time in Cologne, with the stunning cathedral. The best way to explore a city is an early morning jog!

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