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
12.0 % 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 12.0% 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 are shown in full on the municipal page for Umeå, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The source of each figure is listed under data sources.

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