What is the job market like in Västerås?

Unemployment in Västerås was 7.0% in 2024 and the median income SEK 399,500 per year. The commuting figures below tell you whether the jobs are in the municipality or the one next door.

Unemployment
7.0 % 34th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Median income
399,500 SEK/yr 80th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Post-secondary educated
48.5 % 43rd highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Commuting in
21.4 % 210th highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Commuting out
19.6 % 241st highest of 290 municipalities 2023

How much commuting is there in Västerås?

Commuting in is 21.4% and commuting out 19.6% (2023). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.

What is the education level in Västerås?

48.5% of residents have post-secondary education (2024).

How are household finances in Västerås?

4.0% 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 Västerås, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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