What is it like to be a student in Gällivare?

There is no university in Gällivare. The nearest is in Kiruna, about 81 km away as the crow flies, so studying on campus means either commuting or moving.

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29.3 % 236th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
Condominium price
18,059 kr/m² 111th highest of 285 municipalities 2025
Public transport
73.7 % 103rd highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Fibre connection
79.3 % 192nd highest of 289 municipalities 2025

What does student housing cost in Gällivare?

Condominium prices are SEK 18,059 per m² (2025), which is the figure most reliably available per municipality. Rents for student rooms are set by each foundation or housing company and vary more than the municipal average suggests.

How young is the population in Gällivare?

The average age is 45.3 years, the 128th highest of 290 municipalities.

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

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