What is Kiruna like for families with children?
79.7% of pupils in Kiruna qualify for upper secondary school (2026), and 89% 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
- 79.7 % 187th highest of 290 municipalities 2026
- Cost per child in preschool
- 148,377 SEK/yr 11th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
- Feel safe
- 89 % 62nd highest of 244 municipalities 2025
- House price
- 2.3M SEK 133rd highest of 290 municipalities 2025
- New construction
- 12.8 /1,000 res 5th highest of 290 municipalities 2025
What does preschool cost in Kiruna?
Kiruna Municipality spends SEK 148,377 per child per year on preschool (2025). 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 (2025).
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 are shown in full on the municipal page for Kiruna, along with a map, development over time and comparable municipalities. The source of each figure is listed under data sources.