1. Malmö’s population 300,000 inhabitants (2011) Young population – more than half are under the age of 35 26,000 university students, of which 24,000 at the Malmö University 174 countries represented Approx. 150 languages 30% of Malmö’s inhabitants were born abroad In 2023, the population of Malmö-Lund is expected to be half a million inhabitants Main shopping street Photo: Leif Johansson Xray

2. Malmö – the regions growth center Population increased for the 26th year in a row (+5000 in 2010) Malmö had 1.2 million visitors staying overnight in 2010 (80% from Sweden) In addition, approx. 5 million visitors made a daytrip to Malmö (excluding commuters) 6,000 homes built in the last five years Malmö is ranked number 15 in Sweden concerning the number of new companies in 2010 i.e. 8.6 new companies/1,000 inhabitants. (source: Jobs & Society) Malmö received the award Growth Municipality of the Year 2009 (Arena för Tillväxt and SWECO EuroFutures) Photo: Leif Johansson Xray

3. The hub of southern Sweden, a well-developed infrastructure 59,100 people commute into and 26 700 from Malmö every day Öresund Bridge strengthen Malmös position in the Öresund Region In addition, Copenhagen Airport with international flights to Malmo Airport national, both within 30 minutes distance Commuter trains Malmö - Copenhagen departs every 10 minutes during rush hour, then every 20 minutes The City Tunnel with three train stations in Malmö Copenhagen Malmö Port - central and modern logistics park Photo: Malmö stad

4. The Öresund region Photo: Leif Johansson Xray Skåne (in Sweden), Själland, Lolland, Falster, Mön, and Bornholm (in Denmark) 3.7 million inhabitants, of which 1.2 million live on the Swedish side The largest workforce market in the Nordic region – 1.8 million people 58 Nordic head quarters located in the region 165,000 university students and 12,000 reserchers (the Öresund University) The Øresund Bridge is connecting Sweden and Denmark. 19,400 vehicles crosses the Øresund Bridge every day

5. Commuters via the Øresund Bridge Approx. 18,200 commuters cross the bridge every day by train or car (96% live on the Swedish side) 55% commute by train and 45% by car About 60% reside in the municipality of Malmö Photo: Leif Johansson Xray Road transport trends across the Øresund Bridge

6. Business in Malmö Illustration: Cadwalk Media, Arkitektfirmaet: C.F. Møller Small and medium-sized businesses dominate 29,000 establishments, 149,000 jobs 69% in the private sector The largest sectors are trade, business services, healthcare and education - 53% all together Growing areas: headquarters, business services and private services Examples of companies with head quarters in Malmö: Elfa, Biomet, Vestas, AarhusKarlshamn, Mercedes-Benz

7. Wide sectors secures the labor market Areas that Malmö is investing actively in is: life science, cleantech, regional headquarters, visitor industry and mobile media Businesses with new growth with a focus on the young, innovative company with strong links to universities and colleges We are committed to create forums, networking and professional development for business Photo: Malmö stad

8. Future investments Photo: Wingårdh arkitektkontor Hyllie – a new area for housing, enterprises and experiences. Arena, shopping centre, hotel, offices, and homes Västra Hamnen and Dockan – an attractive new waterfront area for living and working Norra Sorgenfri - transformation of Malmö's oldest industrial area Congress-, concert centre and hotel New trade fair centre in Hyllie Norra Hamnen – logistics centre, the largest port for car imports in Scandinavia

9. Malmö – a power factor in Southern Sweden Photo: Anders Norrsell Øresund Bridge strengthens Malmö's position Copenhagen Airport and Malmö Airport less than 30 minutes away Well-developed infrastructure City Tunnel, linking the railway north of Malmö with railways to Trelleborg, Ystad and Copenhagen Copenhagen Malmö Port - harbor and logistics park Easy access to workforce and competitive operational costs Exciting environments, new residential and business areas Universities and research centers International advantageous cost levels A good living environment – diverse cultural life with a rich range of leisure activities Great living environment by the sea