What is the job market like in Umeå?

Unemployment in Umeå was 3.0% in 2024 and the median income SEK 390,300 per year. The commuting figures below tell you whether the jobs are in the municipality or the one next door.

Unemployment
3.0 % 247th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Median income
390,300 SEK/yr 128th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Post-secondary educated
58.7 % 14th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Commuting in
12.1 % 270th highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Commuting out
7.9 % 285th highest of 290 municipalities 2023

How much commuting is there in Umeå?

Commuting in is 12.1% and commuting out 7.9% (2023). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.

What is the education level in Umeå?

58.7% of residents have post-secondary education (2024).

How are household finances in Umeå?

2.2% 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 Umeå, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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