In Sweden, an average of 49 people died each year from work-related accidents over the last decade.

Omissions

• The MEP did not cite the original source (Arbetsmiljöverket, the Swedish Work Environment Authority), which itself states 'almost 50 people die in workplace accidents each year in Sweden, i.e. almost one per week.'
• The exact decade average of 49 could not be recalculated year by year from the available search results; however, the official authority confirms the magnitude as 'almost 50', making 49 a plausible average.
• Data for 2025 shows 52 fatalities (as reported by Byggnads in January 2026), suggesting the most recent year was slightly above the claimed average but still within the 'almost 50' range.

Sources

• PrimaryArbetsmiljöverket (Swedish Work Environment Authority) — DödsolyckorNästan 50 personer dör i arbetsolyckor varje år i Sverige, det vill säga nästan en i veckan. [Almost 50 people die in workplace accidents each year in Sweden, i.e. almost one per week.]
• PrimaryArbetsmiljöverket — Statistik om dödsolyckor i arbetetThe page provides official statistics on workplace fatalities in Sweden, updated as information is received by Arbetsmiljöverket. It is the authoritative source for annual fatality figures underlying the 'almost 50 per year' statement.
• SecondaryByggnads (Swedish construction workers' union)Totalt dog 52 personer på jobbet i Sverige under 2025. [A total of 52 people died at work in Sweden during 2025.]