What is the job market like in Gävle?
Unemployment in Gävle was 7.4% in 2024 and the median income SEK 394,000 per year. The commuting figures below tell you whether the jobs are in the municipality or the one next door.
- Unemployment
- 7.4 % 26th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
- Median income
- 394,000 SEK/yr 109th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
- Post-secondary educated
- 44.4 % 66th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
- Commuting in
- 20.4 % 226th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
- Commuting out
- 18.0 % 256th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
How much commuting is there in Gävle?
Commuting in is 20.4% and commuting out 18.0% (2024). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.
What is the education level in Gävle?
44.4% of residents have post-secondary education (2025).
How are household finances in Gävle?
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 Gävle, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The source of each figure is listed under data sources.