What is Kiruna like for families with children?

76.5% of pupils in Kiruna 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
76.5 % 243rd highest of 290 municipalities 2024
Cost per child in preschool
138,487 SEK/yr 13th highest of 290 municipalities 2023
Feel safe
90 % 36th highest of 220 municipalities 2023
House price
2.3M SEK 137th highest of 290 municipalities 2024
New construction
21.6 /1,000 res 2nd highest of 290 municipalities 2024

What does preschool cost in Kiruna?

Kiruna Municipality spends SEK 138,487 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 Kiruna?

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

Where in Kiruna Municipality do families live?

The municipality has 15 towns and villages, the largest being Kiruna. 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 Kiruna, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The sources are listed under data sources.

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