1. 300,000 inhabitants (2011) Young population – 48% are under the age of 35 26,000 university students, of which 23,900 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 Leif Johansson/Xrayfoto Malmö’s population Main shopping street

2. Population increased for the 26th year in a row (+5000 in 2010) Malmö had 1.5 million visitors staying overnight in 2009 (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) Leif Johansson/Xrayfoto Malmö – the growth center of the region Turning Torso – highest apartment building in the Nordic region

3. 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 The City Tunnel with three train stations in Malmö Copenhagen Malmö Port - logistics park The hub of southern Sweden, a well-developed infrastructure Foto: X-RAY FOTO/Leif Johansson Christian Wiedel

4. The Öresund Region 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 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 Leif Johansson/Xrayfoto

5. Commuters via the Øresund Bridge Approx. 20,700 commuters cross the bridge every day by train or car (96% live on the Swedish side) 57% commute by train and 43% by car About 60% reside in the municipality of Malmö Leif Johansson/Xrayfoto Road transport trends across the Øresund Bridge

6. Small and medium-sized enterprises dominate 29,000 establishments, 148,000 jobs 69% private sector The largest sectors are trade, business services, health care and education - which together make up 53% Growing areas: office, business services and private services Examples of companies with HQ in Malmö: Elfa, Biomet, Vestas, AarhusKarlshamn, Mercedes-Benz Trade and Industry in Malmö Illustration: Cadwalk Media, Arkitektfirmaet: C.F. Møller

7. Wide industry for a secure labor market Areas that Malmö is investing actively in isLife Science, Cleantech, regional headquarters, tourism and mobile media New growth with focus on the young innovative companies with strong connections with the university and colleges. We work hard to create networking and forums for businesses Foto: Malmö stad

8. Future investments 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 Wingårdh arkitektkontor

9. Malmö – a power factor in Southern Sweden The geographical location – right in the centre of the Öresund region The Øresund Bridge and two international airports less than 30 minutes away City Tunnel, linking the railway north of Malmö by rail to Trelleborg, Ystad and Copenhagen 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 Foto: Anders Norrsell Good living environment close by the sea