Gagnef Municipality
10,307 residents · 18 km from Borlänge
Gagnef has a strong labour market, a high sense of safety and many new businesses, but few job openings and many children per adult in preschool.
Strongest
- Labour marketrank 4 of 290
- Safetyrank 12 of 249
- New businessesrank 40 of 290
Weakest
- Job openingsrank 239 of 290
- Preschoolrank 239 of 290
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Scores and key figures
How Gagnef 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
3.7 House pricesrank 92 of 290
2.3 Municipal taxrank 196 of 290
3.4 Median incomerank 117 of 290
3.7 Close to naturerank 92 of 290
Safety & family
4.8 Safetyrank 12 of 249
3.3 Schoolsrank 126 of 290
1.7 Preschoolrank 239 of 290
Care
3.8 Home carerank 88 of 290
Jobs & business
5.0 Labour marketrank 4 of 290
1.7 Job openingsrank 239 of 290
4.5 New businessesrank 40 of 290
Growth
1.9 Population growthrank 222 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 .
Origin
9.1% have a foreign background (Sweden 27.6%), 6.7% are foreign-born (Sweden 20.8%), 1.8% 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.
- Finland 1.5% of residents
- Thailand 0.4% of residents
- Syria 0.4% of residents
- Norway 0.3% of residents
- Germany 0.3% of residents
- Ukraine 0.3% of residents
- United Kingdom 0.3% of residents
- Netherlands 0.3% of residents
- Poland 0.3% of residents
- United States 0.2% of residents
Where in Sweden do people born in Finland 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
80.9% of residents aged 20–64 in Gagnef 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 80.9%
- Studying 2.2%
- Not self-sufficient 16.8%
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
153 residents of Gagnef came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee. That is 1.5% of residents (Sweden 7.3%).
Main income source of refugees and family members aged 20–65
- Pay 60.8%
- Unemployment benefit 4.9%
- Student aid 6.9%
- Sickness or activity compensation 5.9%
- Social assistance 14.7%
- No benefit or pension 6.9%
Number 2025, work and income source 2024 (age 20–65). "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 Social Democrats became the largest party in Gagnef with 20.5% of the vote and 7 of 35 seats. Turnout was 85.1% (Sweden 82.3%).
Seats on the municipal council (35)
- PartyVotevs 2022Seats
- Social Democrats 20.5% +0.8 7
- Centre Party 18.7% −2.5 7
- Christian Democrats 15.1% −1.9 5
- Moderates 13.3% +2.7 5
- Sweden Democrats 12.7% +0.4 4
- Kommunal Samling 9.7% +1.2 3
- Green Party 5.0% +2.2 2
- Left Party 2.9% −1.4 1
- Liberals 2.1% −0.9 1
- 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 Gagnef.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Borlänge | 22.4% | SEK 2.7m |
| Leksand | 21.8% | SEK 3.0m |
| Ludvika | 22.1% | SEK 1.6m |
| Vansbro | 22.3% | SEK 1.3m |
Similar municipalities
The municipalities in Sweden most like Gagnef, in the scores for the twelve areas and in size.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Mullsjö | 22.3% | SEK 1.9m |
| Kinda | 21.4% | SEK 2.3m |
| Nora | 22.3% | SEK 2.0m |
| Bollebygd | 21.6% | SEK 3.5m |
| Askersund | 21.9% | SEK 1.8m |
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 Gagnef
- How many people live in Gagnef?
- Gagnef has 10,307 residents, making it Sweden’s 209th largest municipality out of 290. It is in Dalarna County.
- What is the municipal tax rate in Gagnef?
- The municipal tax rate in Gagnef is 22.3%, compared with 20.7% for Sweden as a whole.
- How much does a house cost in Gagnef?
- The average single-family house in Gagnef costs SEK 1.7 million, which is cheaper than the national average (Sweden SEK 3.9 million).
- How far is Gagnef from Borlänge?
- About 18 km in a straight line, to Borlänge, the nearest of Sweden’s 30 largest cities.
- What share of people in Gagnef are self-sufficient?
- 80.9% of residents aged 20–64 in Gagnef are self-sufficient, meaning an income of at least three income base amounts a year (Sweden 74.4%).
- How many refugees live in Gagnef?
- 153 residents of Gagnef came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee, 1.5% of residents. 60.6% of those aged 20–65 are in work.
- Which party is largest in Gagnef?
- In the 2026 municipal election, the Social Democrats became the largest party in Gagnef with 20.5% of the vote and 7 of 35 seats on the municipal council. Turnout was 85.1%.
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