1. Malmö’s population Photo: Leif Johansson Xray 318,107 inhabitants (Dec 31, 2014) Sweden’s third largest city Young population – 49% are under the age of 35 26,000 university students, of which 24,400 at the Malmö University 179 countries represented 31% of Malmö’s inhabitants were born abroad In 2025, the population of Malmö is expected to exceed 370,000 inhabitants Main shopping street Foto: Leif Johansson Xray

2. Malmö – the growth center of the region Photo: Leif Johansson Xray Population increased for the 30th year in a row (+5,113 in 2014) In 20 years, Malmö’s population has increased by 75,000 residents (+31%) Malmö had about 1.5 million visitors staying overnight in commercial lodgings in 2014 (73% from Sweden, 27% international of which Germany, Denmark and GB are the most represented countries) Malmö is ranked number 21 in Sweden concerning the number of new companies in 2014 - 7.5 new companies/1,000 inhabitants. (Source: Jobs & Society) Malmö received the award Growth Municipality of the Year 2009 (by Arena för Tillväxt and SWECO EuroFutures) Turning Torso – highest apartment building in Sweden

3. Good infrastructure 62,800 people commute to Malmö and 30,800 from Malmö every day The City Tunnel with its three stations in Malmö has contributed further to a mobile region The Öresund Bridge strengthens Malmö’s position in the Öresund Region Copenhagen Airport and Malmö Airport is easily accessible in 30 minutes A well-developed road and railway network with two ring roads Copenhagen Malmö Port – centrally located and modern logistics centre Photo: Leif Johansson Xray Malmö Central Station Foto: Leif Johansson Xray

4. The Öresund Region Photo: Leif Johansson Xray Skåne (in Sweden), Zealand, Mön, Lolland-Falster and Bornholm (in Denmark) 3.9 million inhabitants, of which 1.3 million live on the Swedish side 25% of Sweden’s and Denmark’s population live in the Öresund Region The largest labor market in the Nordic region with 1.8 million people The region represents 25% of the countries’ total GNP Around 250,000 companies (in 2010) More than 167,000 students at the region’s colleges and universities (in 2010) The Öresund Region covers parts of two countries

5. Commuters via the Öresund Bridge Approx. 15,100 commuters cross the bridge every day by train or car (96% live on the Swedish side) -7% in five years and +133% in ten years 62% commute by train and 38% by car 93% commute to work and 7% are students Approx. 70,000 people cross the bridge every day 19,000 vehicles per day crossed the bridge In 2014, a total of 6.9 million vehicles (cars, trucks, buses etc.) crossed the bridge Photo: Leif Johansson Xray The Öresund Bridge connecting Sweden and Denmark

6. Trade and Industry in Malmö Photo: Leif Johansson Xray 33,900 work sites A workforce of 163,000 people has its workplace in Malmö (daytime population) Mainly small and medium sized companies 70% are employed in the private sector 8 companies were started every day in Malmö (in 2014) The largest sectors (54% work here)  Corporate services  Trade  Healthcare & services  Education Only 6% work in manufacturing (compared to 12% in Sweden as a whole)

7. Development and opportunities A positive long-term development in the number of employees in Malmö within corporate services, IT and computer consultants, hotels and restaurants, education, and within trade Malmö’s profile areas:  Cleantech  Creative industries /New media  Life Science  Trade  Hospitality industry  Logistics  Headquarters Duni, Vestas, Elfa, Mercedes-Benz, Brio, Thule and Peugeot are examples of new headquarters in Malmö IKEA will locate new offices for global staff functions and training centre to Malmö Cleantech is one of Malmö’s seven profile areas

8. Major investments – planned and completed The City Tunnel including three stations Exhibition centre in Hyllie Malmö Arena and Swedbank Stadium Expansion of Norra hamnen – port and logistics center Emporia shopping centre, and redevelopment and extensions of several shopping centres Eurovision Song Contest 2013 Malmö Live (Convention centre, concert hall and hotel) Expansion of the areas: Västra Hamnen, Dockan, Hyllie, Norra Sorgenfri ESS and MAX IV Fehmarn belt tunnel Foto: Leif Johansson Xray, Gustaf Johansson Malmö Live, Triangeln station, Emporia shoppingcenter

9. Malmö – a power factor in Southern Sweden Young population – 49% are under the age of 35 The geographical location – right in the centre of the Öresund Region The Öresund Bridge and two international airports less than 30 minutes away Competitive infrastructure, and the new City Tunnel and new train stations Copenhagen Malmö Port Universities and research centers Easy access to workforce and competitive operational costs Interesting areas for business and living A good living environment – diverse cultural life with a rich range of leisure activities Photo: Anders Norrsell Foto: Gustav Johansson