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
43.8 % 65th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Commuting in
20.6 % 221st highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Commuting out
17.6 % 258th highest of 290 municipalities 2023

How much commuting is there in Gävle?

Commuting in is 20.6% and commuting out 17.6% (2023). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.

What is the education level in Gävle?

43.8% of residents have post-secondary education (2024).

How are household finances in Gävle?

4.4% 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 Gävle, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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