Business in the MalmöLund Region

STATISTICS AND FACTS 2015
Business in the
MalmöLund Region
New jobs and
growing sectors
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Welcome to the MalmöLund Region –
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Strong industries creating advantages
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Young and dynamic population
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What is the MalmöLund Region?
The region has a strong business culture, a high density of expertise and excellent
connections to major markets. However, the great opportunities and numerous
possibilities also entail challenges and cooperation is therefore essential. In the
MalmöLund Region, we are 11 municipalities working together to optimise and
achieve the potential of the entire region. Acting together enables opportunities
that each municipality would not be in a position to offer on its own.
The MalmöLund Region is a body for political cooperation led by the municipal leaderships
in Burlöv, Eslöv, Höör, Kävlinge, Lomma, Lund, Malmö, Staffanstorp, Svedala, Trelleborg and
Vellinge. It is located in the south-western corner of Skåne, Sweden’s most southerly located
county. Together we develop overarching strategies which highlight the entire region’s
strengths and breadth and create added value by cooperating in practical issues.
PARTICIPATION AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL
The MalmöLund Region is managed by a board, with a chairmanship shared by Malmö and
Lund. The board includes the Chair of the Executive Committee and a representative of the
opposition from each municipality. Decisions are made by consensus. All municipalities have
equal influence and activities are based on their active participation.
This brochure is aimed both at companies that are already active in the MalmöLund Region
and businesses interested in starting up in the region.
We hope that the facts and statistics in the brochure will provide guidance and
stimulate interest.
Welcome to the MalmöLund Region – one of the growth engines of Sweden with
an expanding economy and rapidly increasing population!
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PUBLISHER:
Mathias Nilsen, MalmöLund Region Coordinator,
[email protected]
PRODUCTION: Trademark Malmö AB - Peter Forsnor,
AWPRC AB - Anna Westesson, Synbarligen - Jörgen Abrahamsson
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Burlöv
Eslöv
Höör
Kävlinge
Lomma
Lund
Malmö
Staffanstorp
Svedala
Trelleborg
Vellinge
Achieving more by working together
The MalmöLund Region is Sweden’s gateway to continental Europe. Being in close
proximity to the major European markets create excellent conditions for businesses
to expand and act in the global arena.
The region is a strong growth engine. Our municipalities work together strategically and
actively so that you, as a business owner, can develop and grow sustainably in our region.
However, growth and development must take place at the same time as our attractive
environments are preserved and developed. They are and will become key assets for new
and existing residents and companies.
We are 11 municipalities with different strengths. Together we are a region with flexibility, attractive residential environments, some of the best schools in Sweden and, very
importantly, well-developed infrastructure. The region is well placed and has one of the
best-developed regional public transport systems in northern Europe, with a high service
frequency and station density. Our size and diversity enable companies in virtually all
sectors to find employees and set up here.
Contents:
The MalmöLund Region...........................4
Business.................................................10
Education...............................................16
Livability.................................................18
Sources..................................................24
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The MalmöLund Region
In the centre of northern Europe
The location of the MalmöLund Region right in the centre of northern
Europe makes it unique and one of the most exciting regions in
Sweden. It offers excellent opportunities to anyone who would like to
establish a business in a dynamic region: good opportunities to recruit
well-educated staff via institutes of higher education with top-quality
courses, well-developed infrastructure and great variation in residential
environments.
DISTANCE IN TIME
The business community is well integrated with the markets of
northern Europe, has a strong international profile and is successfully
competing at global level. People from all over the world have already
chosen to live and work here.
faster by
train than
by car
car
train
7.5 hours
by train
5:48
4:24
Gothenburg
90%
4
Hamburg
Oslo
Expected increase in turnover at ports in
Skåne by 2030 according to forecasts by
the Swedish Transport Administration
Stockholm
Berlin
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INTERNATIONAL ROUTES
COPENHAGEN AIRPORT
MALMÖ AIRPORT
181
of which
Copenhagen Malmö Port
Malmö Airport
27
are intercontinental
27,690,000
Copenhagen Airport
passengers in 2014
Trelleborg Port
1 hour
50 min.
FLIGHTS PER DAY
The geographical position of the MalmöLund
Region is highly beneficial to the business
community and the local population. The
Öresund bridge makes the region, with
Greater Copenhagen, the biggest labour
market in the Nordic region.
10
London
Riga
Berlin
5
Warsaw
1 hour
Amsterdam
TRAVEL
TIME
Investments in railways, port development,
more connections across Öresund, the focus
on Copenhagen Airport and, in the long
term, also a fixed link between Denmark and
Germany via Fehmarnbelt mean that a large
part of northern Europe can be reached in a
few hours. The MalmöLund Region is getting
closer to its neighbours.
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The MalmöLund Region
Part of Skåne and the Öresund region
The MalmöLund Region is part of the Öresund region, which comprises both
Sweden and Denmark. The Öresund region has the largest population and
is the most densely populated metropolitan region in the Nordic countries.
It also has the biggest labour market in northern Europe with 1.8 million
people. With good access to well-educated workers and many exciting
job opportunities within reasonable commuting distance, this offers great
potential to both the business community and private individuals.
COMMUTING WITHIN THE REGION
There is a very extensive, complex exchange
of workers between the cities in the region,
with flows in all directions. Good transport
links and relatively short distances enable
this and make the region an exciting and
attractive place to live and work.
POPULATION, 2014
The Öresund region
3,800,000
71,654
people commute daily
to Malmö and Lund from
other parts of Skåne
3,494
2,595
Malmö
Lund
Kävlinge
Burlöv
3,214
523
COMMUTING TIMES FROM MALMÖ
175
75
departures per day
by train, Malmö/Lund
Lund
10 min.
6
Copenhagen
35 min.
departures per day by train,
Lund/Malmö/Copenhagen
With a well-developed network of cycle paths
and the opportunity to bring bikes on the train,
the region offers excellent opportunities for
commuting by bike. One of the most important
cycle routes in the region links Malmö and
Lund. Approximately 2,340 people use the
route on a daily basis.
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JOBS WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE
60 min............. 1,541,000
30-45 min.......... 572,000
LUND
MALMÖ
NUMBER OF COMMUTERS ACROSS ÖRESUND
Malmö-Denmark
9,391
MalmöLund Region-Denmark
12,643
Skåne-Denmark
16,048
MAJOR COMMUTING ROUTES
The MalmöLund Region has major
commuting routes that link the
municipalities in the region and
connect the region with the rest
of Skåne, southern Sweden and
Copenhagen.
REGIONAL SUPERBUS CONCEPT
Region Skåne is planning a regional
superbus concept with the aim of combining the advantages of railbound transport with a conventional bus system.
The benefits of the concept include high
capacity, reliability and enhanced service
and comfort for passengers.
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The MalmöLund Region
Major infrastructure investments in the region
The MalmöLund Region has strong population growth and a growing business community. This means challenges
for the transport system and requires investments. Several major projects have recently been completed and new
investments are in full swing. As a result, the MalmöLund Region is further enhancing its position as a growth engine
in Sweden to the benefit of both the business community and the local population.
IMPROVED CONNECTIONS
WITH HIGH-SPEED RAIL
The Swedish Government has decided to build a high-speed
railway connecting Stockholm, Malmö and Gothenburg. Once
completed, the journey from Malmö to Stockholm will take
2.5 hours. Regional express trains will also use the new tracks.
This means a shorter journey time and better accessibility
throughout the MalmöLund Region. An additional benefit of
a new main line is that existing tracks can be used better
for transporting goods. This will be highly beneficial for the
business community. The new stations will also generate
investment in housing and connecting infrastructure.
MAJOR INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Malmö and Trelleborg will have a fast, modern rail link when
commuter traffic starts operating on Trelleborgsbanan. Vellinge
Municipality will also profit with two new stations along the
route. The first section will open in 2015. In another part of
the MalmöLund Region, Lommabanan is being upgraded to
handle goods transport better and allow for passenger traffic,
including new stations. These two initiatives mean that tens of
thousands of commuters will be able to take the train instead
of the car. This also releases capacity on the road network.
Malmö will also make better use of existing goods tracks. The
plan is to build new stations on Kontinentalbanan, which runs
through central parts of Malmö. This will create a Malmö Ring
line to complement Citytunneln and the entire city will be
linked together with passenger rail transport. Work is also continuing in Malmö on the Malmö express bus concept, the most
modern bus route in Sweden.
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Investments to increase traffic also require existing bottlenecks to be resolved. One such bottleneck is the rail section
between Malmö and Lund which will be extended from two to
four tracks. This will create capacity for more frequent services
and reduce the risk of delays. There are also plans to build a
cycle expressway beside the new tracks.
COPENHAGEN-MALMÖ PORT
The ports of Malmö and Copenhagen formed a joint company
in 2001. From the beginning, major investments have been
made to boost capacity, in particular in Norra Hamnen in Malmö,
which opened in 2011 and has an area of 430,000 square
metres. The plan is to expand the port by an additional 750,000
square metres, an investment of SEK 260 million, which will
enable trucks to avoid the city centre when on their way to and
from the port. The aim is also for the new multimodal terminal
to increase the proportion of goods transport by rail.
TRELLEBORG PORT
Trelleborg Port is one of the biggest RoRo and ferry ports in
Scandinavia. Like Malmö Port, it is part of the core network
in the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). It is one
of Swedish industry’s most important links to the market
in the rest of Europe and handled around 10 million tonnes
of goods in 2013. Trelleborg Port is undergoing an extensive expansion and relocation process. The investments,
which amount to approximately SEK 417 million, will lead to
Trelleborg Port reinforcing its position in the Baltic region.
Additional aims of the project are to transform valuable land
in the current port area and improve the environment in
central parts of the city.
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An estimated 3,000-4,000 researchers and
scientists from all over the world will work
in and around the new research facilities.
The strategic research
facilities ESS (nearest in
the photo) and MAX IV.
World centre for materials research in Lund
The world’s leading centre for materials research is being built in Lund. ESS - European Spallation Source – a European research
partnership of 17 countries. The research which will be conducted here will study the smallest building blocks in the natural
world. The results will revolutionise developments in a number of areas such as nanotechnology, life sciences and new materials.
MAX IV is a Swedish synchrotron light facility that supplements ESS. It was initiated by Lund University, the Swedish Research
Council, Region Skåne and Vinnova (Sweden’s innovation agency).
MAX IV uses powerful X-rays to make the invisible visible. ESS functions as a gigantic microscope which analyses samples at
atomic and molecular levels. MAX IV will be opened in 2016 and ESS will begin operating in 2020.
ESS and MAX IV will have a major impact on the MalmöLund Region and Sweden. 3,000-4,000 researchers and scientists are
expected to use the facilities every year. Companies can make use of the research results to develop new products. In turn,
this will boost demand for services, labour, homes and infrastructure.
Science Village Scandinavia will be built between MAX IV and ESS. It will be an international research environment with a
Science Centre, Business Centre and premises for laboratories, administration, service and accommodation.
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Business
Strong industries creating advantages
We are good at many things in the MalmöLund Region. A
significant business community and expert knowhow in
the food and packaging industries are part of the region’s
DNA. Close collaboration between universities, hospitals and
the business community has been the breeding ground for
strong pharmaceutical research and development. Technical
knowhow in the industry as well as in the educational sector
has established IT as one of the region’s strongest industries.
This combined with technical development and care about
our region and the environment has resulted in significant
cleantech knowhow. The geographical position of the region
has strengthened south-western Skåne as a hub for logistics
in northern Europe. The region also has a growing visitor
industry which has been boosted in recent years by strong
development in the retail sector and the focus on congress
and conference opportunities.
VISITOR INDUSTRY
Universities and institutes of higher education,
investments in facilities such as ESS and MAX
IV, a large number of international head offices,
major exchange within the EU and increased
globalisation, have given the visitor industry in
the region a massive boost. Efforts to attract
international conferences and offer exciting
experiences are being made possible by means
of increased investment in hotel capacity and
cultural and conference facilities. One good
example of this is Malmö Live, Malmö’s new
concert and conference centre.
RETAIL
The MalmöLund Region is an established shopping destination, offering lively city centres and attractive large shopping centres. In recent years, the development in the retail
sector has made a positive contribution to an increase in
investment in both existing and new shopping destinations,
establishing international shopping concepts in the region
and, in particular, offering all visitors an incredibly wide
range of products in a concentrated area.
LOGISTICS
Good infrastructure and logistics are essential to
a strong business community, and our region is
an established logistics hub in northern Europe.
Trelleborg Port and Malmö Port, in partnership
with Copenhagen Port, create great conditions
for importing and exporting all over the world
in addition to being strong ferry and cruise ship
destinations. In combination with well-developed
rail infrastructure and international airports, the
region boasts great expertise and a virtually
limitless range of transport and logistics solutions.
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IT AND TELECOMS
In recent years, the IT industry in the
MalmöLund Region has undergone a
transformation. Major global players have
been challenged by a large number of small
and medium-sized companies with focus
on consultancy and mobile services, as well
as development of applications, web and
games. Media Evolution and Mobile Heights
are established networks with the ambition
to help their members become successful
world leaders in the field.
LIFE SCIENCE
Universities and university hospitals are good
platforms for research and development of new
medicines. International pharmaceutical companies and the private and public health care sectors can recruit skilled, highly educated employees, while entrepreneurs can convert research
projects into future treatments against diseases.
The Öresund-based Medicon Valley is one of the
strongest life science networks in Europe.
FOOD
Few industries are as closely linked with our part of Skåne
as the food industry. The MalmöLund Region has a number of
large, leading food companies and is a good breeding ground
for research and innovators to develop the food technology
and foods of the future. Skåne Food Innovation Network
(Skånes Livsmedelsakademi) is an umbrella organisation for
the industry and has the ambition to increase the rate of
innovation and bolster cooperation among its members.
CLEANTECH
PACKAGING
The packaging industry is well established
and has been a major part of the business
community in the region for the past hundred
years. With the aim to develop packaging
solutions for the future, Packbridge is a
recently founded network of over 100
corporate members from both the packaging
and logistics industries.
Several municipalities and companies have
a strong ambition to manage what we
have for free in the region. Investments
in environmental engineering, expansion
of alternative energy sources and the
development of cleantech partnerships are
essential to sustainable social development.
There are several different networks in
this field with both municipal and private
initiators. Examples include Malmö
Cleantech City, a partnership between
companies in the industry, and Sustainable
Business Hub, which has over 100 member
companies in the region.
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Business
Workforce and industries in figures
1.
2.
3.
PROPORTION OF EMPLOYEES PER SECTOR, 2013
4.
More than 55% of
employees are in the 4
biggest sectors.
SECTORS GREATER THAN 10%
BETWEEN 2 AND 10%
Sector 1. Healthcare, social services
20%
2. Commerce
5. Manufacturing and extraction
3. Business services
6. Construction activity
4. Education
7. Public administration and defence
The MalmöLund Region
8. Transport and warehousing
9. Cultural and personal services
10. Information and communication
Sweden
11. Hotel and restaurant business
15%
LESS THAN 2%
12. Real estate activities
13. Financial and insurance services
14. Unknown business
10%
15. Agriculture, forestry and fisheries
16. Energy supply, environmental services
5%
2%
0%
Sector 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
> 10%
State-owned
Municipal
County council
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
2003
2013
Change
%
2003
2013
Change
%
503
362
-141
-28
26,413
27,439
1,026
4
1,559
1,596
37
2
50,211
53,919
3,708
7
135
163
28
21
18,463
20,208
1,745
9
22,620
29,230
6,610
29
60,214
75,782
15,568
26
Private Swedish, with group affiliation
3,505
4,724
1,219
35
63,588
68,105
4,517
7
Foreign
1,362
2,222
860
63
39,838
57,918
18,080
45
846
1,043
197
23
901
1,103
202
22
Private Swedish, without group affiliation
Unknown
12
16.
< 2%
NUMBER OF WORKPLACES
Ownership category
15.
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CHANGES IN THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
PER SECTOR, 2009-2013
4
6.2%
6.
Sector 1.
15.6%
Education
has
increased
most
2.
3.
12.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Hotels and
restaurants
is growing
4.
15.
14.
16.
1%
3.3%
Biggest
drop in
manufacturing
& extraction
5.
1.8%
13.
11.
0
2013
8%
2009
2013
2009
2013
2009
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES IN DIFFERENT SIZES OF WORKPLACES, 2013
Sector
Largest size group per sector
1-2
3-4
5-9
10-19
20-49
50-99 100-249 250-499
1. Healthcare, social services
1,328
635
1,698
4,007
8,053
7,578
4,578
1,147
13,702
4,777
47,503
2. Commerce
4,385
3,325
7,263
7,288
7,440
6,025
3,480
1,826
2,304
404
43,740
3. Business services
7,236
1,923
3,665
4,556
6,370
5,234
5,065
1,686
4,002
2,306
42,043
650
331
1,674
4,053
9,599
8,096
6,860
2,809
1,036
2,034
37,142
5. Manufacturing and extraction
1,195
708
1,772
2,429
3,752
4,121
3,855
3,040
3,320
226
24,418
6. Construction activity
2,915
1,089
2,013
2,560
4,148
2,065
2,004
268
513
1,378
18,953
46
59
156
338
2,123
1,880
5,858
4,163
2,485
187
17,295
8. Transport and warehousing
1,281
565
1,022
1,204
2,599
1,612
2,984
2,492
678
383
14,820
9. Cultural and personal services
4,409
996
1,803
2,304
2,189
1,292
817
333
0
295
14,438
10. Information and communication
1,860
557
1,140
1,464
2,094
2,309
2,749
1,502
0
103
13,778
11. Hotel and restaurant business
1,047
946
2,125
2,143
2,797
627
340
0
0
41
10,066
12. Real estate activities
1,272
480
820
879
1,057
802
108
0
0
28
5,446
258
148
615
753
267
529
1,141
778
0
135
4,624
14. Unknown business
1,274
20
26
0
0
0
0
0
0
2,774
4,094
15. Agriculture, forestry and fisheries
1,845
291
475
243
163
62
0
0
0
0
3,079
62
90
219
241
666
687
814
255
0
1
3,035
31,063
12,163
26,486
34,462
53,317
42,919
40,653
20,299
28,040
15,072
304,474
4. Education
7. Public administration and defence
13. Financial and insurance services
16. Energy supply, environmental services
Total
500+ Variable
Total
The highest total of employees in the region is found in companies with 20-49 employees. The lowest total is found in companies with 3-4 employees.
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Business
New jobs and
growing sectors
5,671
new
companies
NUMBER OF NEW COMPANIES
5,671
Business is growing in the region. With investments such as
ESS and MAX IV, as well as focused strategic initiatives by both
the public sector and the private business community, we are
seeing a steady increase in the number of new jobs on the labour market. The number of new companies has also increased
since 2012, indicating positive growth in the region.
The visitor industry is one sector growing fast as a result of these
investments. More and more companies and organisations are
choosing to spend large sums on meetings and experiences for their
employees and customers in the region. We also continue to see
increased demand for event and conference opportunities.
TRADE FAIRS, HOTELS AND
MULTI-PURPOSE ARENAS
5,005
2009
2010
2011
2012
52,600
new jobs
NUMBER OF NEW JOBS
50,000
The region has a wide range of trade fair facilities and
multi-purpose arenas for various types of events and the
hotel sector is currently undergoing a dramatic expansion.
In Malmö alone, the number of hotel beds will grow by a
third by 2016 and the recently opened Malmö Live combines concerts, conferences and a hotel under one roof.
The strategy is clear – to attract large international conferences and offer the inhabitants of the region an exciting
range of activities in a number of different environments.
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
2010
2011
2012
2013
GUEST NIGHTS, MALMÖLUND REGION
(INCL. SKURUP)
2.4 million
2,400,000
2 million
2009
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GUEST NIGHTS
2010
2011
2012
2013
2013
2014
2014
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Collaboration to create a favourable
business climate
Growth and development require close collaboration
between municipalities, the business community and
institutes of higher education, thereby promoting
dynamism and technological advances. The
MalmöLund region has a number of different arenas
and opportunities for collaboration in which shared
challenges become creative solutions.
ACHIEVING MORE BY WORKING TOGETHER
In terms of global competition and growth opportunities, it is
important to be able to offer both individuals and companies
exciting development opportunities. Access to education
and skilled labour, high demand for goods and services and
a well-developed infrastructure are some of the components
that are essential for a good business climate. Maintaining
and developing these fundaments require collaboration
between municipalities and the business community.
The municipalities in the MalmöLund Region strive to raise
your profile as a business owner and showcase how the
business community contributes to society. This is predominantly done by highlighting local role models, demonstrating
good examples and providing inspiration. Municipalities
also arrange events where the business community meet
to discuss new business, exchange best-practice and have
informal meetings with local politicians.
The municipalities contribute to a good business climate in
the MalmöLund Region by means of service, knowledge and
understanding of the needs of the business community.
SERVICES FOR YOUR BUSINESS
If you already have a business and would like to develop
your activities, or if you want to start up a business, the
municipalities offer many opportunities for networking and
exchange of knowledge. In most municipalities, a business
mentorship is offered.
Places
for
ideas
MEETING PLACES FOR INNOVATION
AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The MalmöLund Region has a large number of
different types of incubators, many linked to
the region’s institutes of higher education and
creative environments. Some are well established,
whereas others are new. Most generally focus
on support for entrepreneurs, while others focus
more specifically on sectors or on students.
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Green Room, Trelleborg
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Minc, Malmö
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Medeon (life science), Malmö
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Drivhuset (students), Malmö
»»
Arenan för social innovation i Malmö
(Arena for social innovation in Malmö)
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Uppstart Malmö (Startup Malmö), Malmö
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Ideon innovation, Lund
»»
Lund Life Science Incubator, Lund
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Medicon Village, Lund
»»
LIFT, Lund
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Venture Lab (students), Lund
»»
Future by Lund
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Creative Plot, Lund
“BUSINESS PILOT”
Several of the municipalities in the MalmöLund
Region have business mentors. In Malmö this
is called the “Business pilot service”. It is a free
service for anyone wanting assistance starting
a company or understanding the legislation and
rules applicable. The business pilots are happy
to guide you through the municipality’s administrative process and give you relevant information
about permits, guidelines and laws.
The business pilot has a range of expertise and help
businesses with clear, straightforward information
and case management. This allows you to focus on
running your business and is a great way for municipalities to contribute to creating a more attractive
business climate!
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MALMÖLUND REGION - STATISTICS AND FACTS 2015
Education
World-class education
The MalmöLund Region is home to a large number of
highly-skilled, well-educated people who are attractive
on the labour market. Many studied in the region, liked
it and stayed. There are no fewer than four institutes of
higher education here.
MALMÖ UNIVERSITY
Malmö University is Sweden’s largest university college. It
was established in central Malmö in 1998 and currently has
24,000 students and 1,300 employees, including 700 teachers.
The university offers around 100 study programmes and 500
courses. Malmö University’s mission is to be an active hub
for research, education and innovation that benefit a global
society.
SLU ALNARP
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp
is located in Sweden’s most dynamic food, agriculture and
horticulture region. The university focuses on landscape
architecture, horticulture, plant production, agriculture and
forestry. SLU Alnarp offers a renowned world-class research
environment and currently has around 1,000 students.
WMU
WMU stands for World Maritime University. It was established in Malmö by the International Maritime Organization,
part of the UN, in 1983. WMU is a centre of excellence
working to promote the international exchange and transfer
of maritime ideas and knowledge. The university offers both
graduate and postgraduate courses. WMU in Malmö, and
its branches in Shanghai and Dalian in China, has about 200
students on its master’s programmes.
THE GAMES INDUSTRY is a sector of the
future in Sweden. In 2014, the country was
named the world’s leading games developer
nation by the Games Developers Conference.
Malmö University offers a three-year course
in games development to meet the growing
demand.
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LUND UNIVERSITY
Since 1666, Lund University has been a leading centre for
education and research in northern Europe. The University offers
the breadth of a large university and is the institute of higher
education in Sweden that attracts the most foreign students. In
principle, all fields of study in higher education are represented
here. The university is based in Lund with faculties of law,
medicine, engineering, social sciences and many more, and in
Malmö with Malmö Art Academy, Malmö Academy of Music and
Malmö Theatre Academy. It also has a campus in Helsingborg
and a School of Aviation in Ljungbyhed. Lund University currently
has 47,700 students and 7,500 employees, making it one of the
largest institutes of higher education in the Nordic region.
FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS
»»
Eslöv folk high school
»»
Hvilan folk high school
»»
Hyllie Park folk high school
»»
Kvarnby folk high school
»»
Malmö folk high school
»»
Östra Grevie folk high school
»»
Östra Grevie folk high school, Malmö branch
»»
Mo Gård folk high school, Åkarp branch
»»
Sankta Maria folk high school
»»
Glokala folk high school in Malmö
MALMÖLUND REGION - STATISTICS AND FACTS 2015
FULL-TIME STUDENTS
More than
40,000
students
PHD STUDENTS
2,096
40,000
2,000
30,000
1,500
20,000
1,000
10,000
500
0
0
2009
In 2013, there were approximately 10,000
people with a PhD or a higher qualification
living in the MalmöLund Region. In Sweden
outside the MalmöLund Region, an additional 50,000 people has a comparable level of
education, while the number in Copenhagen
is approximately 4,000.
2011
2014
LAW SCHOOL GRADUATES, 2013
HIGH CONCENTRATION
OF CUTTING-EDGE
EXPERTISE
2013
GRADUATES IN BUSINESS
AND ECONOMICS, 2013
This means that 1/6 of the people with a
PhD or a higher qualification in Sweden
live in the MalmöLund Region, while the
population of the area only accounts for
roughly 1/12 of Sweden’s population. Such
concentration of high level competence is a
key asset for the MalmöLund Region.
The MalmöLund region
255 850
equivalent to one in every five law
degrees in Sweden in 2013.
Lund University and
Malmö University
10,000
60,000
people with postgraduate
qualifications
NUMBER OF GRADUATE ENGINEERS
743
672
Population of Sweden
9,700,000
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
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Livability
Accessible and attractive
A successful business community in the region depends on citizens having a high standard of living and the opportunity to enjoy a full range of leisure activities. The MalmöLund Region offers top-class education at primary, second
and tertiary levels. It also offers a great variety of leisure activities and experiences for all areas of interest.
GOOD EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
MAJOR CULTURAL AND NATURAL ASSETS
The ability to attract companies to relocate here depends
on there being good education and schools. Many of the
municipalities in the MalmöLund region rank high in national
school surveys and there is a wide range of both municipal
and independent schools at all levels with different fields of
study. There are also a number of international schools for
foreign employees and their families.
The region has an abundance of cultural heritage and there
are many places to visit and natural experiences to be
enjoyed. Examples of our historical heritage are for instance
the Viking village in Foteviken outside Vellinge, Trelleborgen
in Trelleborg, Uppåkra in Staffanstorp, Lund Cathedral and
the open-air museum Kulturen in Lund. The region is full of
castles and manors. Walkers love the Skåneleden path or
the recreational areas in Frostavallen, Skrylle and Torup. For
many people, Skånes Djurpark (zoo) is a well-known, popular
destination. Large parts of the coast offers sand dunes and
good bathing waters, in particular in Falsterbo and Skanör.
There are also excellent hotels and restaurants. The region
is home to some of the best restaurants in Sweden, many of
which are mentioned in the White Guide. Three of them also
have a Michelin star. The region boasts six vineyards that
welcome visitors and arrange wine tastings.
GREAT MIX OF HOUSING OPTIONS
The MalmöLund region offers very varied housing in attractive environments. There are typical urban environments
close to shopping and cultural attractions, seaside housing
in old fishing villages and industrial and port areas transformed into attractive new residential areas. The region
also has beautiful, thriving rural areas where you can live in
close proximity to nature and open spaces with recreational
opportunities in forests and on lakes.
HIGH STANDARD OF CULTURE AND SPORT
There is a great need for new homes, particularly for young
people and students, and many municipalities have ambitious construction plans. According to Skåne County Administrative Board, 3,000 - 6,000 new homes are expected to be
built in the MalmöLund Region in 2015.
PROXIMITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
Well-developed infrastructure means that you are never
far from anything in the MalmöLund Region. International
airports and regular flights to worldwide destinations, ferries
and trains to neighbouring countries and the Öresund bridge
make it easy to travel to and from the region.
It is also easy to travel to work or the countryside. A well-developed bus network with a high frequency of services
makes the region an excellent place in which to commute.
Distances are not great and many people make use of the
numerous cycle paths that interconnect the entire region.
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Music and theatre lovers can enjoy a new centre for culture
with a new concert hall at Malmö Live. Malmö also has the
Malmö Opera, one of the biggest opera houses in the Nordic
region, with its own chorus, orchestra and opera workshop.
During the summer months, Skånska Operan tours the region
with well-known, much-loved productions. Art can be enjoyed
at Moderna Museet in Malmö, Malmö Konsthall, Axel Ebbes
Konsthall in Trelleborg, Skissernas Museum in Lund and a number of galleries around the region.
The football clubs Malmö FF and FC Rosengård are league
champions and play in the Champions League. Handball is a
major sport in the region with several top teams and enthusiastic followers at matches. There are elite teams for both basketball and floorball. The region offers nearly 30 golf courses.
Barsebäck GCC and PGA of Sweden National in Svedala have
both hosted international golf tournaments. The Ultra Bowl
international skateboard competition is held every year in Stapelbäddsparken. With visitor numbers growing every year, the
Falsterbo Horse Show is the highlight of the summer for horse
lovers. In 2014, the event had over 63,000 visitors.
MALMÖLUND REGION - STATISTICS AND FACTS 2015
PEOPLE MOVING
TO THE REGION
from
the rest of Sweden
abroad
Nearly
60,000
people
moved
here
40,000
20,000
2010
2014
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Population
Trelleborg
42,973
Höör
15,770
Burlöv
17,211
Two thirds of the population in the region is concentrated in
two municipalities, Malmö and Lund. The population is growing
quickly and is relatively young. 40% are under 30 years of age.
Svedala
20,248
Vellinge
34,110
Lomma
22,946
Staffanstorp
22,994
Malmö
318,107
Population in the MalmöLund
Region in 2014
Lund
115,968
672,314
AGE AND GENDER DISTRIBUTION, 2014
+70 percentage points
100
60%, or three out of five, of the people in the
MalmöLund Region, are between 20 and 65.
Kävlinge
29,808
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
The gender distribution is very
even, with the exception of
the elderly, where there are
significantly more women.
60
55
50
Most people
aged
25 – 30
45
40
35
30
52,000
+0.5 percentage points
25
20
15
10
5
0
Women
20
Men
Eslöv
32,179
More men
More women
MALMÖLUND REGION - STATISTICS AND FACTS 2015
PEOPLE WHO WORK IN THE REGION
2008-2013
+17,629
people
in 5 years
304,474
THREE OUT
OF TEN
people have at least
three years of tertiary
education. The average in
Sweden is two and a half.
286,845
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
POPULATION GROWTH
SINCE 1994
FIVE AT THE TOP
25%
The average for Sweden as a whole
during the same period is 10%
Of the region's 11 municipalities, 5 are among the 20 best
school municipalities in the
ranking by the Swedish Union
of Teachers (Lärarförbundet)
in 2014.
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MALMÖLUND REGION - STATISTICS AND FACTS 2015
Constant development and expansion
MALMÖ LIVE
There is always something new and exiting
being developed in the MalmöLund Region. In
some cases large projects enabled by major
investments and in other cases smaller projects
with a twist. On these pages we have collected
a selection of current development projects, of
which there are many, many more.
The core of Malmö Live is a concert and conference centre with capacity for up to 3,000 people, spaces for exhibitions and performances,
cafés, restaurants and areas for spontaneous
meetings and lectures. A 25-storey hotel is also
integrated in the new cultural quarters.
KRONETORP
A new city district will be developed in Kronetorp, with space for
approximately 3,000 homes, sports facilities, shopping streets and
service functions. Kronetorp is centrally located in the region, as a
result, the area will have excellent access to transport hubs, shops,
schools and other public services.
SKI CENTRE
An indoor winter sports centre will soon be built at Frostavallen
in Höör. It will be a unique facility which enables visitors to ski
on snow all year round, with focus on cross-country skiing.
ÖRTOFTA POWER PLANT
The Örtofta power plant was finished in March
2014 and is one of southern Sweden’s biggest
biofuel-fired combined heat and power plants. A
total of SEK 1.8 billion has been invested to produce
district heating able to meet half the demand in
Lund, Lomma and Eslöv. The power station will also
generate enough power to meet the annual power
demand for tens of thousands people.
SOCKERSTAN
In Staffanstorp’s former sugar mill area, there are plans
to build a new district in which the fusion of old and
new will create a unique identity. Character buildings
from the 19th century will be integrated with modern
buildings in a location close to public transport. The
aim is to build a total of approximately 1,000 homes.
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LOMMA HAMN
In Lomma’s harbour area, the first stages
of the transformation of the former
industrial port into an attractive seaside
district have been completed. Once
fully developed, a total of approximately
1,500 homes as well as shops and offices
will have been built, along with recreational areas.
NATURUM
Falsterbonäset has unique flora and fauna. The largest concentration of migratory birds in northern
Europe attracts a high number of visitors every year.
A “naturum” (nature information centre) will be
built at Falsterbo Strandbad. This will provide good
development opportunities for the visitor industry
and simultaneously safeguard the preservation of
the unique natural environment.
HYLLIE IN MALMÖ
A climate-friendly city district is being created in
Hyllie, with housing, offices, shops and events close
to the Öresund bridge. The district is home to Malmö
Arena, Malmömässan, the Emporia shopping centre,
hotels, office buildings and an aquapark. Approximately 9,000 homes and the same number of offices
are being built here. It takes 12 minutes to travel
from Hyllie Station to Copenhagen Airport.
NEW CITY DISTRICT IN KÄVLINGE
A brand new residential and commercial area
will be built next to the railway station in Kävlinge. Thousands of new residents will contribute to an attractive urban environment with
excellent transport connections. The plans
also include a combined library and activity
centre as part of a new municipal building.
VÄSTRA HAMNEN
A new city district has been built in Västra
Hamnen in Malmö in what was previously a
port and industrial area. The area is still being
developed. Once completed, the district will
have approximately 4,000 homes and a large
number of jobs in an attractive environment
by the sea and next to the city centre.
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Sources:
In addition to the municipalities in
the MalmöLund Region, the following
sources have been used:
»» Region Skåne
»» Swedish Transport Administration
»» European Spallation Source
»» Malmö University
»» Lund University
»» SLU Alnarp
»» WMU
»» Dataspelsbranschen
(Swedish Games Industry)
»» SCB (Statistics Sweden)
»» The Öresund database
»» Malmö Snapshot
Business in the
MalmöLund Region
The MalmöLund Region is a partnership between 11 municipalities in
south-western Skåne. The following municipalities are members:
»» Packbridge
»» MAX IV
»» Sustainable Business Hub
»» Sydsvenskan
»» Samsyn Hyllie
»» Swedish Employment Service
»» Skånetrafiken
»» Malmö Airport
Burlöv, Eslöv, Höör, Kävlinge, Lomma, Lund, Malmö, Staffanstorp,
Svedala, Trelleborg and Vellinge.
Statistics and facts 2015 shows the strengths and opportunities that exist for
the business community in the MalmöLund Region - for those who already
work here and for those who want to set up here.
»» Copenhagen Airport
»» Copenhagen Malmö Port
»» Trelleborg Port
»» The County Administrative
Board of Skåne
Icons made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com are licensed by CC BY 3.0. Photos: Trelleborg Municipality - Lars
Strandberg, Lund University, www.freeimages.com, Kraftringen, bjaglin - CC. Illustrations: Team Henning Larsen Architects,
Rendering by Luxigon, Malmö Live, Staffanstorp - Team Bystrup Arkitekter och Designer Yngve Andrén Konsult, Kronetorp
Park - Arkitekt Celsing, CA Fastigheter / Fojab arkitekter - Adore Adore, Naturum, Hyllie Centrum - David Wiberg, Midroc.
»» Swedish Higher Education Authority
»» Swedish Union of Teachers