Grästorp Municipality
5,602 residents · 23 km from Trollhättan
Grästorp has a growing population, many new businesses and a strong labour market, but a long way to protected nature.
Strongest
- Population growthrank 17 of 290
- New businessesrank 25 of 290
- Labour marketrank 28 of 290
Weakest
- Close to naturerank 286 of 290
- Job openingsrank 200 of 290
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Scores and key figures
How Grästorp 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
3.0 House pricesrank 144 of 290
2.9 Municipal taxrank 151 of 290
3.1 Median incomerank 141 of 290
1.1 Close to naturerank 286 of 290
Safety & family
3.9 Safetyrank 68 of 249
2.6 Schoolsrank 173 of 290
2.3 Preschoolrank 196 of 290
Care
3.6 Home carerank 100 of 290
Jobs & business
4.6 Labour marketrank 28 of 290
2.2 Job openingsrank 200 of 290
4.7 New businessesrank 25 of 290
Growth
4.8 Population growthrank 17 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
9.8% have a foreign background (Sweden 27.6%), 7.9% are foreign-born (Sweden 20.8%), 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.
- Finland 0.7% of residents
- Syria 0.6% of residents
- Thailand 0.5% of residents
- Germany 0.5% of residents
- Norway 0.5% of residents
- Denmark 0.4% of residents
- Ukraine 0.4% of residents
- Poland 0.3% of residents
- United Kingdom 0.3% of residents
- Lithuania 0.3% 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
77.1% of residents aged 20–64 in Grästorp 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 77.1%
- Studying 2.8%
- Not self-sufficient 20.3%
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
125 residents of Grästorp came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee. That is 2.2% 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, FRAM FÖR KOMMUNEN became the largest party in Grästorp with 23.9% of the vote and 7 of 27 seats. Turnout was 85.8% (Sweden 82.3%).
Seats on the municipal council (27)
- PartyVotevs 2022Seats
- FRAM FÖR KOMMUNEN 23.9% new 7
- Moderates 22.9% −11.9 6
- Social Democrats 16.5% −2.6 5
- Centre Party 15.0% −1.9 4
- Sweden Democrats 12.5% −4.3 3
- Green Party 6.1% +2.2 2
- Christian Democrats 1.2% −1.5 0
- Left Party 1.1% −0.5 0
- Liberals 0.7% −3.2 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 Grästorp.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Essunga | 21.6% | SEK 1.4m |
| Vara | 21.8% | SEK 1.5m |
| Vänersborg | 22.2% | SEK 2.4m |
| Trollhättan | 22.4% | SEK 3.2m |
| Lidköping | 21.3% | SEK 3.0m |
Similar municipalities
The municipalities in Sweden most like Grästorp, in the scores for the twelve areas and in size.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Krokom | 22.2% | SEK 2.6m |
| Sunne | 21.6% | SEK 1.9m |
| Kinda | 21.4% | SEK 2.3m |
| Tranemo | 21.5% | SEK 1.4m |
| Vadstena | 22.8% | SEK 2.8m |
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 Grästorp
- How many people live in Grästorp?
- Grästorp has 5,602 residents, making it Sweden’s 264th largest municipality out of 290. It is in Västra Götaland County.
- What is the municipal tax rate in Grästorp?
- The municipal tax rate in Grästorp is 22%, compared with 20.7% for Sweden as a whole.
- How much does a house cost in Grästorp?
- The average single-family house in Grästorp costs SEK 2.2 million, which is cheaper than the national average (Sweden SEK 3.9 million).
- How far is Grästorp from Trollhättan?
- About 23 km in a straight line, to Trollhättan, the nearest of Sweden’s 30 largest cities.
- What share of people in Grästorp are self-sufficient?
- 77.1% of residents aged 20–64 in Grästorp are self-sufficient, meaning an income of at least three income base amounts a year (Sweden 74.4%).
- How many refugees live in Grästorp?
- 125 residents of Grästorp came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee, 2.2% of residents.
- Which party is largest in Grästorp?
- In the 2026 municipal election, FRAM FÖR KOMMUNEN became the largest party in Grästorp with 23.9% of the vote and 7 of 27 seats on the municipal council. Turnout was 85.8%.
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