What is the job market like in Forshaga?

Unemployment in Forshaga was 4.5% in 2024 and the median income SEK 385,900 per year. The commuting figures below tell you whether the jobs are in the municipality or the one next door.

Unemployment
4.5 % 141st highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Median income
385,900 SEK/yr 156th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Post-secondary educated
37.7 % 112th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Commuting in
33.0 % 114th highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Commuting out
63.3 % 40th highest of 290 municipalities 2023

How much commuting is there in Forshaga?

Commuting in is 33.0% and commuting out 63.3% (2023). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.

What is the education level in Forshaga?

37.7% of residents have post-secondary education (2024).

How are household finances in Forshaga?

4.9% 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 Forshaga, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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