Göteborg Municipality
613,278 residents
Göteborg has many job openings, a growing population and low tax, but expensive houses and less satisfied home-care users.
Strongest
- Job openingsrank 23 of 290
- Population growthrank 26 of 290
- Municipal taxrank 66 of 290
Weakest
- House pricesrank 280 of 290
- Home carerank 270 of 290
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Scores and key figures
How Göteborg 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
1.1 House pricesrank 280 of 290
4.1 Municipal taxrank 66 of 290
3.8 Median incomerank 88 of 290
2.5 Close to naturerank 181 of 290
Safety & family
1.6 Safetyrank 209 of 249
3.9 Schoolsrank 78 of 290
2.3 Preschoolrank 196 of 290
Care
1.3 Home carerank 270 of 290
Jobs & business
2.2 Labour marketrank 205 of 290
4.7 Job openingsrank 23 of 290
3.4 New businessesrank 119 of 290
Growth
4.7 Population growthrank 26 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 .
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- 13th lowest (shared) in Sweden for average age · 39.8 years
- 13th highest in Sweden for share of 25–44-year-olds with post-secondary education · 63.4%
Origin
40% have a foreign background (Sweden 27.6%), 29.8% are foreign-born (Sweden 20.8%), 19.6% 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.
- Iran 2.2% of residents
- Iraq 2.1% of residents
- India 1.8% of residents
- Syria 1.7% of residents
- Somalia 1.7% of residents
- Bosnia & Herzegovina 1.1% of residents
- Poland 1% of residents
- Türkiye 1% of residents
- Former Yugoslavia 0.9% of residents
- China 0.8% of residents
Where in Sweden do people born in Iran 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
70.4% of residents aged 20–64 in Göteborg 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 70.4%
- Studying 8.3%
- Not self-sufficient 21.3%
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
62,748 residents of Göteborg came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee. That is 10.2% of residents (Sweden 7.3%).
Main income source of refugees and family members aged 20–65
- Pay 66.2%
- Unemployment benefit 7.7%
- Student aid 4.7%
- Sickness or activity compensation 6.4%
- Parental benefit 2%
- Social assistance 7.7%
- No benefit or pension 5.3%
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 Göteborg with 27.8% of the vote and 23 of 81 seats. Turnout was 80.0% (Sweden 82.3%).
Seats on the municipal council (81)
- PartyVotevs 2022Seats
- Social Democrats 27.8% +1.3 23
- Moderates 18.3% +1.1 15
- Left Party 15.8% ±0.0 13
- Sweden Democrats 8.9% −1.9 7
- Green Party 8.3% +2.3 7
- Demokraterna 7.5% +1.4 6
- Centre Party 5.0% +1.0 4
- Liberals 3.5% −2.0 3
- Christian Democrats 3.5% −0.7 3
- Other parties 1.6% 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 Göteborg.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Mölndal | 20.5% | SEK 5.9m |
| Partille | 19.9% | SEK 6.5m |
| Härryda | 20.5% | SEK 5.4m |
| Öckerö | 21.6% | SEK 5.8m |
| Kungälv | 21.4% | SEK 5.0m |
| Lerum | 20.6% | SEK 4.6m |
| Kungsbacka | 21.3% | SEK 6.0m |
| Ale | 21.4% | SEK 3.9m |
Similar municipalities
The municipalities in Sweden most like Göteborg, in the scores for the twelve areas and in size.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Malmö | 21.2% | SEK 6.3m |
| Västerås | 20.4% | SEK 4.2m |
| Linköping | 20.2% | SEK 4.4m |
| Stockholm | 18.2% | SEK 8.8m |
| Uppsala | 21.1% | SEK 5.0m |
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 Göteborg
- How many people live in Göteborg?
- Göteborg has 613,278 residents, making it Sweden’s 2nd largest municipality out of 290. It is in Västra Götaland County.
- What is the municipal tax rate in Göteborg?
- The municipal tax rate in Göteborg is 21.1%, compared with 20.7% for Sweden as a whole.
- How much does a house cost in Göteborg?
- The average single-family house in Göteborg costs SEK 7.2 million, which is more expensive than the national average (Sweden SEK 3.9 million).
- What is the average age in Göteborg?
- The average age in Göteborg is 39.8 years (Sweden 42.4 years).
- What share of people in Göteborg are self-sufficient?
- 70.4% of residents aged 20–64 in Göteborg are self-sufficient, meaning an income of at least three income base amounts a year (Sweden 74.4%).
- How many refugees live in Göteborg?
- 62,748 residents of Göteborg came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee, 10.2% of residents. 66.3% of those aged 20–65 are in work.
- Which party is largest in Göteborg?
- In the 2026 municipal election, the Social Democrats became the largest party in Göteborg with 27.8% of the vote and 23 of 81 seats on the municipal council. Turnout was 80.0%.
- What stands out about Göteborg?
- Göteborg is 13th lowest (shared) in Sweden for average age (39.8 years).
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