What is the job market like in Karlstad?

Unemployment in Karlstad was 5.0% in 2024 and the median income SEK 387,800 per year. The commuting figures below tell you whether the jobs are in the municipality or the one next door.

Unemployment
5.0 % 114th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Median income
387,800 SEK/yr 147th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Post-secondary educated
53.5 % 26th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Commuting in
31.9 % 124th highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Commuting out
19.3 % 242nd highest of 290 municipalities 2023

How much commuting is there in Karlstad?

Commuting in is 31.9% and commuting out 19.3% (2023). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.

What is the education level in Karlstad?

53.5% of residents have post-secondary education (2024).

How are household finances in Karlstad?

3.3% 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 Karlstad, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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