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 are shown in full on the municipal page for Karlstad, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The source of each figure is listed under data sources.