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Luleå is in Norrbotten County. The municipality has 79,645 residents (Statistics Sweden 2024), making it Sweden's 29th largest. The population has grown by 1.0% over the past five years. The main town is Luleå along with 20 other towns and villages.
The median income is SEK 421,100 per year (2024). The average age is 42.8 years. The municipal tax rate is 33.84%. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2024.
Everyday life
Schools, healthcare, how you get around and what is outside your door. What you actually live with.
The housing market
How the municipality has developed
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Light & weather
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Explore the municipality
The towns, the places, nature, services and club life: what makes the municipality a place and not just a number.
Voices from the area
People who made the move, in their own words.
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Common questions about Luleå
What is it like to live in Luleå?
Luleå has 79,645 residents and is in Norrbotten County. The average age is 42.8 years. The median income is SEK 421,100 per year. 85% of residents say they feel safe in the municipality. The mean annual temperature is 4.2 °C.
How many people live in Luleå?
79,645 people lived in Luleå Municipality in 2024 according to Statistics Sweden, making it Sweden's 29th largest municipality. The population has risen by 1.0% in five years.
What does it cost to live in Luleå?
A condominium costs on average SEK 24,687 per m² (2024). A detached house costs on average SEK 3.3 million. The municipal tax rate is 33.84%.
What is the job market like in Luleå?
Unemployment in Luleå was 3.1% in 2024. The median income is SEK 421,100 per year. 50.7% of residents have post-secondary education.
What is it like to be a student in Luleå?
Luleå is home to Luleå tekniska universitet. 50.7% of residents have post-secondary education. Condominium prices are SEK 24,687 per m².
What is Luleå like for families with children?
87.0% of pupils in Luleå qualify for upper secondary school (2024). The municipality spends SEK 114,981 per child per year on preschool. 85% feel safe in the municipality.
What is the weather and climate like in Luleå?
The mean annual temperature in Luleå is 4.2 °C, with a recorded high of 30 °C and a low of -25 °C. 776 mm of precipitation falls each year, spread over 121 rainy days and 46 snowy days. The sun shines an average of 7.7 hours a day.
Is Luleå a safe place to live?
85% of residents in Luleå say they feel safe (2023). Reported violent crimes stand at 847 per 100,000 residents.
Which towns are in Luleå Municipality?
The largest towns in Luleå Municipality are Luleå, Södra Sunderbyn, Råneå, Bensbyn, Alvik, Antnäs, Avan, Björsbyn, Brändön, Bälinge, Böle, Ersnäs and 9 more.