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