What is the job market like in Skellefteå?
Unemployment in Skellefteå was 2.4% in 2024 and the median income SEK 423,500 per year. The commuting figures below tell you whether the jobs are in the municipality or the one next door.
- Unemployment
- 2.4 % 276th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
- Median income
- 423,500 SEK/yr 40th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
- Post-secondary educated
- 42.0 % 80th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
- Commuting in
- 7.2 % 288th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
- Commuting out
- 6.1 % 288th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
How much commuting is there in Skellefteå?
Commuting in is 7.2% and commuting out 6.1% (2024). The two shares are calculated on different bases and should be read separately, not against each other.
What is the education level in Skellefteå?
42.0% of residents have post-secondary education (2025).
How are household finances in Skellefteå?
2.7% of residents are registered as in debt with the Swedish Enforcement Authority (2025).
The figures are shown in full on the municipal page for Skellefteå, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The source of each figure is listed under data sources.