Arbetsformedlingen.se Jobs Scraper: Extract Swedish Job Listings at Scale

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What Is Arbetsformedlingen.se?

Arbetsformedlingen (the Swedish Public Employment Service) operates Sweden's largest official job board — Platsbanken — listing thousands of vacancies across all industries and regions. As a government-run platform, it provides highly structured, reliable job data that reflects the real state of the Swedish labor market. Manually collecting this data at scale is impractical; the Arbetsformedlingen Jobs Scraper automates extraction from Platsbanken search result pages, delivering clean, structured records ready for analysis or integration.

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Overview

The Arbetsformedlingen Jobs Scraper targets Platsbanken search result URLs and extracts full job details from each listing found on those pages. It is suited for:

• Recruiters & staffing agencies monitoring Swedish job market demand
• Labor market researchers analyzing occupation trends by region
• Developers building job aggregators or Swedish employment dashboards
• HR analysts benchmarking skills requirements and salary types across sectors

With support for paginated search URLs, configurable item limits, and fault-tolerant URL handling, it is designed for both one-off exports and recurring data pipelines.

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Input Format

The Actor supports two scraping modes — use only one at a time:

1. Scrape by URLs — scrape data directly from a list of Platsbanken search result page URLs.

{
  "urls": [
    "https://arbetsformedlingen.se/platsbanken/annonser?q=Stockholms%20l%C3%A4n&page=2"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_items_per_url": 50
}

2. Scrape by search filters — scrape data using a keyword and additional filters (location, category, job type, etc.) instead of providing URLs.

{
    "keyword": "design",
    "location": "2:DQZd_uYs_oKb",
    "category": "",
    "job_type": "",
    "employment_type": "",
    "published_at": "30",
    "education": "",
    "page": 1,
    "max_items_per_url": 200
}

There is also a General settings group that applies to both modes.

1. Scrape by URLs

Use this mode when you already have specific search result URLs. When this mode is used, all options in the "Scrape by search filters" section will be disabled.

Field	Type	Default	Description
urls	array	(required)	One or more Platsbanken search result page URLs to scrape. You can paste URLs one by one, or use the Bulk edit section to add a prepared list. Supports regional filters, keyword queries, and pagination (e.g., ?q=Stockholms+l%C3%A4n&page=2). Add multiple URLs for multi-page or multi-query runs.
ignore_url_failures	boolean	true	If true, the scraper continues running when a URL fails instead of stopping the entire run. Recommended for bulk jobs.

2. Scrape by search filters

Use this mode when you want to search using a keyword and additional filter attributes instead of scraping by URLs. If you use this mode, leave the urls field above empty.

Field	Type	Default	Description
keyword	string	—	The keyword to search for.
location	string	—	The location to search for. Check valid location codes in the site's URL, e.g. in https://arbetsformedlingen.se/platsbanken/annonser?pd=30&q=design&l=2:DQZd_uYs_oKb the location code is 2:DQZd_uYs_oKb.
category	string (enum)	Any	Occupation category to filter by, e.g. Administration, economics, law, Data/IT, Healthcare, Sales, purchasing, marketing, and others.
job_type	string (enum)	All	Job type filter: All, Full time, Part time.
employment_type	string (enum)	Any	Type of employment: Any, Permanent employment, Fixed-term employment, Temporary replacement, On-demand or hourly employment, Summer job.
education	string (enum)	All	Education requirement filter: All, Jobs without education requirements, Jobs with education requirements.
published_at	string (enum)	All	Filter by publish date: All, Last 24 hours, Last week, Last month.
page	integer	—	The page number to start scraping from.

3. General settings

Applies to both scraping modes above.

Field	Type	Default	Description
max_items_per_url	integer	20	The maximum number of job listings to collect per URL/search. Increase to 50+ for broader datasets.

Building Your Search URL (for Scrape by URLs mode)

Use Platsbanken's built-in filters (region, occupation, employment type, etc.) to scope your search on arbetsformedlingen.se/platsbanken, then copy the resulting URL from your browser. The URL encodes all parameters, including:

• q — keyword and/or region search (URL-encoded)
• l — location code
• page — pagination index

Tip: Paginate through more results by incrementing the page parameter in the URL.

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Output Format

Sample output

{
  "application": {
    "email": "Peter@tecreacare.com",
    "information": null,
    "mail": null,
    "other": null,
    "reference": null,
    "web_address": "http://www.tecreacare.com"
  },
  "company": {
    "city": null,
    "email": null,
    "name": "Te Crea Care AB",
    "organisation_number": "5569368607",
    "phone_number": null,
    "post_code": null,
    "street_address": null,
    "web_address": "http://www.tecreacare.com"
  },
  "conditions": null,
  "contacts": [],
  "description": "<p>Te Crea Care etablerades 2013 och bemannar sjuksköterskor, fysio- och arbetsterapeuter samt socionomer. Vi har avtal med samtliga regioner, många kommuner och privata vårdgivare. Det innebär att vi kan erbjuda dig många olika typer av uppdrag i hela landet. Te Crea Care har löpande arbetat intensivt med anbudsarbete för att du som konsult ska ha många uppdrag att välja mellan till riktigt bra villkor. Vi arbetar tight med våra konsulter där vi är ett team. </p><p><strong>Krav eller önskemål:</strong> </p><p>- Legitimerad sjuksköterska samt två års erfarenhet.</p><p>- Goda kunskaper i svenska, både i tal och skrift </p><p>Du är flexibel och kan anpassa dig i olika arbetsförhållanden. Du är trygg i dig själv och har förmågan att prioritera, delegera och arbetsleda. Vi söker dig som värdesätter eget ansvar, delaktighet och som bidrar till ett positivt arbetsklimat. Du är lyhörd och bemöter människor med respekt och omtanke. </p><p>Vi finns med dig hela vägen från uppdragsstart, löpande under uppdraget och när det är dags att se på fortsättning. Vi finns med alltifrån att hitta de bästa uppdragen åt dig, boka ev resa och boende, som bollplank under uppdraget och ligger steget före inför nästa uppdrag. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Vi erbjuder dig: </strong> </p><ul><li>Marknadskraftig lön </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>En dedikerad konsultchef </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Komplett försäkring </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Flexibel pension </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Friskvårdsbidrag </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Utbildningar </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Tipsbonus </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Konsultträffar</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Du är fullt försäkrad under uppdragets gång med sjukförsäkring och seriösa villkor.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>I denna rekrytering tillämpar vi löpande urval. Du är varmt välkommen med din ansökan redan idag. Är du intresserad28 96 eller besök vår hemsida på <a href=\"http://www.tecreacare.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.tecreacare.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p>",
  "driving_license": [
    "B"
  ],
  "duration": "11 dagar - upp till 3 månader",
  "education": {
    "level": null,
    "name": "",
    "required": null
  },
  "employment_type": "Tidsbegränsad anställning",
  "expiration_date": null,
  "id": "31061864",
  "keywords": [],
  "languages": [],
  "last_application_date": "2026-06-19T21:59:59Z",
  "logotype": "https://www.arbetsformedlingen.se/rest/employer-logo-api/api/v1/arbetsplatser/84796261/logotyper/logo.png",
  "occupation": "Sjuksköterska, grundutbildad",
  "own_car": false,
  "positions": 1,
  "published": true,
  "published_date": "2026-05-20T13:44:21Z",
  "requires_experience": true,
  "salary_description": null,
  "salary_type": "Fast månads- vecko- eller timlön",
  "skills": [],
  "title": "Sjuksköterska till uppdrag i Sigtuna 22a juni - 7e aug",
  "work_experiences": [
    {
      "level": {
        "id": "RWA2_uu6_udD",
        "name": "2-4 års erfarenhet"
      },
      "name": "Sjuksköterska, grundutbildad",
      "required": true
    }
  ],
  "work_time_extent": "Heltid",
  "workplace": {
    "city": null,
    "country": "Sverige",
    "latitude": null,
    "longitude": null,
    "municipality": "Sigtuna",
    "name": "Te Crea Care AB",
    "post_code": null,
    "region": "Stockholms län",
    "show_map": false,
    "street": null,
    "unspecified_workplace": false
  },
  "from_url": "https://arbetsformedlingen.se/platsbanken/annonser?q=Stockholms%20l%C3%A4n&page=2"
}

Each job listing returns a structured record with 28 fields:

Core Identification

Field	Meaning
ID	Unique Platsbanken identifier for the listing
Title	Job title as posted by the employer
Published	Boolean flag indicating active publication status
Published Date	Timestamp when the listing was first published
Expiration Date	Date the listing closes for applications
Last Application Date	Final deadline to submit an application

Job Details

Field	Meaning
Description	Full job description text
Occupation	Standardized occupation classification (SSYK code or label)
Keywords	Tags associated with the listing for search indexing
Skills	Required or preferred skills listed by the employer
Education	Required education level or field of study
Work Experiences	Expected prior experience details
Requires Experience	Boolean — whether experience is explicitly required
Languages	Required language proficiencies
Driving License	Whether a driving license is required (and category)
Own Car	Whether the candidate must have access to their own vehicle

Employment Conditions

Field	Meaning
Employment Type	Type of employment (e.g., permanent, temporary, seasonal)
Duration	Contract duration (e.g., fixed-term length)
Work Time Extent	Full-time or part-time classification
Salary Type	How salary is structured (e.g., monthly, hourly)
Salary Description	Free-text salary details or range if provided
Conditions	Additional employment conditions or benefits mentioned
Positions	Number of open positions for this listing

Application & Contact

Field	Meaning
Application	Application method and link or instructions
Contacts	Recruiter or HR contact details

Company & Location

Field	Meaning
Company	Employer name and organization details
Workplace	Physical workplace address or location name
Logotype	URL to the employer's logo image

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How to Use

1. Build your search URL — Go to arbetsformedlingen.se/platsbanken, apply filters (region, occupation, etc.), then copy the resulting URL from your browser.
2. Add pagination if needed — Append &page=2, &page=3, etc. to collect across multiple result pages.
3. Configure input — Paste URLs into the urls array. Set max_items_per_url to control volume per page.
4. Run and export — Start the scraper and download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel.

Common issues:

• Ensure URLs point to Platsbanken search result pages, not individual job detail pages.
• URL-encode special characters in query strings (e.g., ä → %C3%A4, space → %20).
• If a region returns no results, verify the filter is applied correctly in the browser before copying the URL.

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Use Cases & Business Value

• Regional labor analysis: Track hiring volume and occupation demand across Swedish counties (län)
• Skills mapping: Aggregate required skills across industries for workforce planning
• Salary benchmarking: Collect salary type and description data to inform compensation strategies
• Job board integration: Feed Swedish public job data into multilingual aggregator platforms
• Academic research: Study employment trends, language requirements, or occupational shifts over time

Because Arbetsformedlingen is a government source, the data tends to be well-structured and consistent — making it particularly valuable for quantitative research and automated pipelines.

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Conclusion

The Arbetsformedlingen Jobs Scraper gives you programmatic access to Sweden's official public job market data. With 28 structured output fields and support for filtered, paginated search URLs, it transforms Platsbanken listings into actionable datasets in minutes. Whether you're building recruitment tools or conducting labor market research, this scraper delivers reliable, government-sourced Swedish job data at scale.