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
- 46.7 % 55th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
- Commuting in
- 20.4 % 227th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
- Commuting out
- 16.9 % 262nd highest of 290 municipalities 2024
How much commuting is there in Halmstad?
Commuting in is 20.4% and commuting out 16.9% (2024). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.
What is the education level in Halmstad?
46.7% of residents have post-secondary education (2025).
How are household finances in Halmstad?
4.1% of residents are registered as in debt with the Swedish Enforcement Authority (2025).
The figures are shown in full on the municipal page for Halmstad, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The source of each figure is listed under data sources.