What is the job market like in Halmstad?

Unemployment in Halmstad was 6.2% in 2024 and the median income SEK 383,800 per year. The commuting figures below tell you whether the jobs are in the municipality or the one next door.

Unemployment
6.2 % 60th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Median income
383,800 SEK/yr 173rd highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Post-secondary educated
45.9 % 53rd highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Commuting in
19.9 % 231st highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Commuting out
16.5 % 263rd highest of 290 municipalities 2023

How much commuting is there in Halmstad?

Commuting in is 19.9% and commuting out 16.5% (2023). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.

What is the education level in Halmstad?

45.9% of residents have post-secondary education (2024).

How are household finances in Halmstad?

3.7% of residents are registered as in debt with the Swedish Enforcement Authority (2023).

The figures come from Statistics Sweden and Kolada and are shown in full on the municipal page for Halmstad, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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