What is the job market like in Kristianstad?
Unemployment in Kristianstad was 7.7% in 2024 and the median income SEK 377,500 per year. The commuting figures below tell you whether the jobs are in the municipality or the one next door.
- Unemployment
- 7.7 % 19th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
- Median income
- 377,500 SEK/yr 208th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
- Post-secondary educated
- 43.2 % 74th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
- Commuting in
- 25.3 % 173rd highest of 290 municipalities 2024
- Commuting out
- 22.4 % 229th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
How much commuting is there in Kristianstad?
Commuting in is 25.3% and commuting out 22.4% (2024). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.
What is the education level in Kristianstad?
43.2% of residents have post-secondary education (2025).
How are household finances in Kristianstad?
4.5% of residents are registered as in debt with the Swedish Enforcement Authority (2025).
The figures are shown in full on the municipal page for Kristianstad, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The source of each figure is listed under data sources.