What is the job market like in Uppsala?

Unemployment in Uppsala was 4.8% in 2024 and the median income SEK 382,900 per year. The commuting figures below tell you whether the jobs are in the municipality or the one next door.

Unemployment
4.8 % 130th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Median income
382,900 SEK/yr 178th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Post-secondary educated
61.2 % 10th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
Commuting in
21.0 % 220th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Commuting out
24.8 % 212th highest of 290 municipalities 2024

How much commuting is there in Uppsala?

Commuting in is 21.0% and commuting out 24.8% (2024). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.

What is the education level in Uppsala?

61.2% of residents have post-secondary education (2025).

How are household finances in Uppsala?

2.9% of residents are registered as in debt with the Swedish Enforcement Authority (2025).

The figures are shown in full on the municipal page for Uppsala, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The source of each figure is listed under data sources.

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