What is Gällivare like for families with children?

74.1% of pupils in Gällivare qualify for upper secondary school (2024), and 90% of residents feel safe. Those are the two figures that say most about everyday life for a family with children, and both exist for all 290 municipalities, so they compare directly.

Qualify for upper secondary
74.1 % 266th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Cost per child in preschool
113,395 SEK/yr 179th highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Feel safe
90 % 35th highest of 220 municipalities 2023
House price
2.3M SEK 134th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
New construction
6.7 /1,000 res 29th highest of 290 municipalities 2024

What does preschool cost in Gällivare?

Gällivare Municipality spends SEK 113,395 per child per year on preschool (2023). That is the municipality's cost, not your fee: the fee cap is set nationally.

What does a house cost in Gällivare?

A detached house costs on average SEK 2.3 million (2024).

Where in Gällivare Municipality do families live?

The municipality has 18 towns and villages, the largest being Gällivare. School placement follows catchment areas, so the town matters more than the municipality.

The figures come from Statistics Sweden and Kolada and are shown in full on the municipal page for Gällivare, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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