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Strömstad is in Västra Götaland County. The municipality has 13,482 residents (Statistics Sweden 2024), making it Sweden's 171st largest. The population has grown by 1.5% over the past five years. The main town is Strömstad along with 3 other towns and villages.
The median income is SEK 398,500 per year (2024). The average age is 43.6 years. The municipal tax rate is 33.39%. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2024.
Everyday life
Schools, healthcare, how you get around and what is outside your door. What you actually live with.
The housing market
How the municipality has developed
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Explore the municipality
The towns, the places, nature, services and club life: what makes the municipality a place and not just a number.
Voices from the area
People who made the move, in their own words.
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Common questions about Strömstad
What is it like to live in Strömstad?
Strömstad has 13,482 residents and is in Västra Götaland County. The average age is 43.6 years. The median income is SEK 398,500 per year. The mean annual temperature is 8.7 °C.
How many people live in Strömstad?
13,482 people lived in Strömstad Municipality in 2024 according to Statistics Sweden, making it Sweden's 171st largest municipality. The population has risen by 1.5% in five years.
What does it cost to live in Strömstad?
A condominium costs on average SEK 20,055 per m² (2024). A detached house costs on average SEK 3.3 million. The municipal tax rate is 33.39%.
What is the job market like in Strömstad?
Unemployment in Strömstad was 3.6% in 2024. The median income is SEK 398,500 per year. 31.9% of residents have post-secondary education.
What is it like to be a student in Strömstad?
There is no university in Strömstad. The nearest one is in Karlstad, about 142 km away as the crow flies. 31.9% of residents have post-secondary education. Condominium prices are SEK 20,055 per m².
What is Strömstad like for families with children?
78.8% of pupils in Strömstad qualify for upper secondary school (2024). The municipality spends SEK 114,135 per child per year on preschool.
What is the weather and climate like in Strömstad?
The mean annual temperature in Strömstad is 8.7 °C, with a recorded high of 30 °C and a low of -13 °C. 961 mm of precipitation falls each year, spread over 138 rainy days and 14 snowy days. The sun shines an average of 8.1 hours a day.
Is Strömstad a safe place to live?
Reported violent crimes stand at 971 per 100,000 residents.
Which towns are in Strömstad Municipality?
The largest towns in Strömstad Municipality are Strömstad, Skee, Kebal, Östra Ånneröd.