Arjeplog Municipality
2,570 residents · 198 km from Luleå
Arjeplog has a high sense of safety, many new businesses and a strong labour market, but high tax and a shrinking population.
Strongest
- Safetyrank 1 of 249
- New businessesrank 1 of 290
- Labour marketrank 3 of 290
Weakest
- Municipal taxrank 285 of 290
- Population growthrank 251 of 290
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Scores and key figures
How Arjeplog compares with the other municipalities. The score is based on rank, using the same figures as the rankings: 5 is first place in Sweden and 1 is last, and a high score is always good, for example low tax or low house prices. Tap an area for the figures behind it.
Housing & economy
4.1 House pricesrank 68 of 290
1.1 Municipal taxrank 285 of 290
3.3 Median incomerank 123 of 290
1.8 Close to naturerank 235 of 290
Safety & family
5.0 Safetyrank 1 of 249
2.6 Schoolsrank 176 of 290
3.0 Preschoolrank 143 of 290
Care
3.1 Home carerank 137 of 290
Jobs & business
5.0 Labour marketrank 3 of 290
4.9 Job openingsrank 5 of 290
5.0 New businessesrank 1 of 290
Growth
1.5 Population growthrank 251 of 290
Other
Source: Kolada, Statistics Sweden (SCB), Swedish Public Employment Service (Jobtech), SMHI, Valmyndigheten. "Sweden" is the source's own national figure where there is one (every Kolada measure and SCB's house prices), otherwise Kommunlotsen's own population-weighted average across all municipalities. The bar under each measure shows placement among municipalities, not where the number sits between the lowest and highest value: a full bar is best in Sweden, the middle tick is the median municipality and the diamond shows where Sweden's average places. The "highest" and "lowest" labels mark the 10 highest and lowest of Sweden's municipalities and are not judgements of quality. Sources and licences: open data page (in Swedish). Last updated .
Did you know?
- 2nd lowest in Sweden for gigabit broadband coverage · 75.2%
- 5th lowest in Sweden for electric cars per 1,000 residents · 7.8 per 1,000 residents
- 7th highest in Sweden for holiday homes per 1,000 residents · 634.2 per 1,000 residents
Origin
12.9% have a foreign background (Sweden 27.6%), 11.7% are foreign-born (Sweden 20.8%), 1.3% of all residents were born outside Europe (Sweden 12%).
The most common countries of birth among foreign-born residents. Select a country to see where in Sweden the group lives.
- Germany 2.6% of residents
- Norway 1.7% of residents
- Finland 0.8% of residents
- Thailand 0.7% of residents
- Ukraine 0.7% of residents
- Afghanistan 0.6% of residents
- Netherlands 0.5% of residents
Where in Sweden do people born in Germany live? · Origins by country
Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB). "Foreign background" adds the foreign-born to people born in Sweden to two foreign-born parents. "Born outside Europe" follows the UN's regional classification. Shares and the national figure are Kommunlotsen's own calculations from SCB data.
Self-sufficiency
81.3% of residents aged 20–64 in Arjeplog are self-sufficient (Sweden 74.4%). That means an income of at least three income base amounts a year, about SEK 229,000 in 2024. Full-time students below that level are counted separately.
- Self-sufficient 81.3%
- Studying 1.6%
- Not self-sufficient 17.1%
Share of self-sufficient residents aged 20–64, 2024. "Sweden" is Statistics Sweden's national figure. Groups of fewer than 100 people are not reported. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Refugees
51 residents of Arjeplog came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee. That is 2% of residents (Sweden 7.3%).
Number 2025. "In work" means employed according to Statistics Sweden's register data. "Sweden" is Statistics Sweden's national figure. Groups of fewer than 100 people are not reported. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Housing & leisure
Commuting
Commute out: 10th lowest
Share of employed residents who commute across the municipal border. A "bedroom community" sends at least 60% out and takes in under 50%; a "job hub" is the reverse; a "commuter hub" has at least 50% both ways.
People
Everyday life & connectivity
2026 municipal election
In the municipal council election on 13 September 2026, the Social Democrats became the largest party in Arjeplog with 39.5% of the vote and 8 of 21 seats. Turnout was 80.5% (Sweden 82.3%).
Seats on the municipal council (21)
- PartyVotevs 2022Seats
- Social Democrats 39.5% −0.6 8
- Folkinitiativet Arjeplog 32.9% +3.9 7
- Liberals 8.5% −2.9 2
- Left Party 7.2% −1.3 2
- Centre Party 5.3% −2.7 1
- Sweden Democrats 4.0% new 1
- Moderates 1.7% +0.7 0
- Christian Democrats 0.7% −0.3 0
- Green Party 0.4% ±0.0 0
Final, certified result. Share of valid votes; change since the 2022 election in percentage points. The eight parties in the Riksdag are always shown, other parties when they won seats. "Other parties" is all remaining parties combined. Source: Swedish Election Authority (Valmyndigheten), official record (Swedish).
Municipal finances
Nature
Neighbouring and similar municipalities
Neighbouring municipalities
The municipalities that border Arjeplog.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Sorsele | 23.6% | SEK 0.6m |
| Arvidsjaur | 22.8% | SEK 1.2m |
| Jokkmokk | 22.9% | SEK 1.0m |
Similar municipalities
The municipalities in Sweden most like Arjeplog, in the scores for the twelve areas and in size.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Pajala | 23.4% | SEK 0.9m |
| Storuman | 23.1% | SEK 0.8m |
| Kalix | 22.6% | SEK 1.0m |
| Dorotea | 23.8% | SEK 0.4m |
| Härjedalen | 22.5% | SEK 2.1m |
Borders from Wikidata. Distance is a straight line between the municipalities' main towns. Tax is the municipal tax rate and house price the average price of a house.
Frequently asked questions about Arjeplog
- How many people live in Arjeplog?
- Arjeplog has 2,570 residents, making it Sweden’s 287th largest municipality out of 290. It is in Norrbotten County.
- What is the municipal tax rate in Arjeplog?
- The municipal tax rate in Arjeplog is 23.5%, compared with 20.7% for Sweden as a whole.
- How much does a house cost in Arjeplog?
- The average single-family house in Arjeplog costs SEK 1.4 million, which is cheaper than the national average (Sweden SEK 3.9 million).
- How far is Arjeplog from Luleå?
- About 198 km in a straight line, to Luleå, the nearest of Sweden’s 30 largest cities.
- What share of people in Arjeplog are self-sufficient?
- 81.3% of residents aged 20–64 in Arjeplog are self-sufficient, meaning an income of at least three income base amounts a year (Sweden 74.4%).
- How many refugees live in Arjeplog?
- 51 residents of Arjeplog came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee, 2% of residents.
- Which party is largest in Arjeplog?
- In the 2026 municipal election, the Social Democrats became the largest party in Arjeplog with 39.5% of the vote and 8 of 21 seats on the municipal council. Turnout was 80.5%.
- What stands out about Arjeplog?
- Arjeplog is 2nd lowest in Sweden for gigabit broadband coverage (75.2%).
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