Åsele Municipality
2,683 residents · 146 km from Umeå
Åsele has low house prices, many job openings and a strong labour market, but a long way to protected nature and high tax.
Strongest
- House pricesrank 2 of 290
- Job openingsrank 54 of 290
- Labour marketrank 60 of 290
Weakest
- Close to naturerank 290 of 290
- Municipal taxrank 286 of 290
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Scores and key figures
How Åsele 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
5.0 House pricesrank 2 of 290
1.1 Municipal taxrank 286 of 290
1.2 Median incomerank 272 of 290
1.0 Close to naturerank 290 of 290
Safety & family
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1.3 Schoolsrank 270 of 290
3.1 Preschoolrank 136 of 290
Care
3.0 Home carerank 147 of 290
Jobs & business
4.2 Labour marketrank 60 of 290
4.3 Job openingsrank 54 of 290
1.2 New businessesrank 272 of 290
Growth
2.6 Population growthrank 175 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?
- 1st highest (shared) in Sweden for living space per resident · 56 m²
- 6th lowest in Sweden for holiday home price per m² · SEK 5,567/m²
- 13th lowest in Sweden for electric cars per 1,000 residents · 10.4 per 1,000 residents
Origin
16.3% have a foreign background (Sweden 27.6%), 14.5% are foreign-born (Sweden 20.8%), 1.2% 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 2.9% of residents
- Netherlands 1.9% of residents
- Ukraine 0.9% of residents
- Finland 0.8% of residents
- Afghanistan 0.6% of residents
- Thailand 0.6% of residents
- Poland 0.6% of residents
- United Kingdom 0.4% 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
75.1% of residents aged 20–64 in Åsele 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 75.1%
- Studying 1.4%
- Not self-sufficient 23.8%
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
86 residents of Åsele came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee. That is 3.2% 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
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 Liberals became the largest party in Åsele with 25.6% of the vote and 6 of 25 seats. Turnout was 78.5% (Sweden 82.3%).
Seats on the municipal council (25)
- PartyVotevs 2022Seats
- Liberals 25.6% +16.7 6
- Centre Party 23.5% +3.5 6
- Social Democrats 19.4% −21.9 5
- Åselepartiet 10.9% −8.5 3
- Sweden Democrats 10.1% new 3
- Left Party 3.8% −3.1 1
- OPiNiON Åsele 2.6% new 1
- Moderates 2.1% −0.2 0
- Green Party 1.1% +1.0 0
- Christian Democrats 0.7% −0.2 0
- Other parties 0.1% 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 Åsele.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Dorotea | 23.8% | SEK 0.4m |
| Vilhelmina | 23.6% | SEK 0.8m |
| Lycksele | 23.1% | SEK 1.2m |
| Bjurholm | 23.1% | SEK 0.7m |
| Sollefteå | 23.4% | SEK 0.8m |
| Örnsköldsvik | 22.7% | SEK 1.9m |
Similar municipalities
The municipalities in Sweden most like Åsele, in the scores for the twelve areas and in size.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Vilhelmina | 23.6% | SEK 0.8m |
| Vansbro | 22.3% | SEK 1.3m |
| Berg | 22.5% | SEK 1.4m |
| Överkalix | 22.8% | SEK 0.7m |
| Sorsele | 23.6% | SEK 0.6m |
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 Åsele
- How many people live in Åsele?
- Åsele has 2,683 residents, making it Sweden’s 286th largest municipality out of 290. It is in Västerbotten County.
- What is the municipal tax rate in Åsele?
- The municipal tax rate in Åsele is 23.6%, compared with 20.7% for Sweden as a whole.
- How much does a house cost in Åsele?
- The average single-family house in Åsele costs SEK 0.5 million, which is cheaper than the national average (Sweden SEK 3.9 million).
- How far is Åsele from Umeå?
- About 146 km in a straight line, to Umeå, the nearest of Sweden’s 30 largest cities.
- What share of people in Åsele are self-sufficient?
- 75.1% of residents aged 20–64 in Åsele are self-sufficient, meaning an income of at least three income base amounts a year (Sweden 74.4%).
- How many refugees live in Åsele?
- 86 residents of Åsele came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee, 3.2% of residents.
- Which party is largest in Åsele?
- In the 2026 municipal election, the Liberals became the largest party in Åsele with 25.6% of the vote and 6 of 25 seats on the municipal council. Turnout was 78.5%.
- What stands out about Åsele?
- Åsele is 1st highest (shared) in Sweden for living space per resident (56 m²).
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