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
- 38.1 % 116th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
- Commuting in
- 33.5 % 113th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
- Commuting out
- 63.6 % 40th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
How much commuting is there in Forshaga?
Commuting in is 33.5% and commuting out 63.6% (2024). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.
What is the education level in Forshaga?
38.1% of residents have post-secondary education (2025).
How are household finances in Forshaga?
4.7% of residents are registered as in debt with the Swedish Enforcement Authority (2025).
The figures are shown in full on the municipal page for Forshaga, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The source of each figure is listed under data sources.