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Mullsjö Municipality

7,546 residents · 24 km from Jönköping

Mullsjö has a high sense of safety, but many children per adult in preschool and weaker school results.

Scores in 12 areas1–5, tap for details
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Family
Care
Jobs
Growth

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Scores and key figures

How Mullsjö 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

3.5 House pricesrank 111 of 290
House price
SEK 1.9 million Better than 62% of municipalities Sweden: SEK 3.9 million

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2.2 Municipal taxrank 206 of 290
Municipal tax rate
22.3% Better than 29% of municipalities Sweden: 20.7%

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3.5 Median incomerank 111 of 290
Median income, age 20–64
SEK 393,300 Better than 62% of municipalities Sweden: SEK 401,400

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3.3 Close to naturerank 123 of 290
Distance to protected nature
1.9 km Better than 54% of municipalities Sweden: 2 km

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Safety & family

4.3 Safetyrank 44 of 249
Feel safe outdoors at night
90.7% Better than 82% of municipalities Sweden: 79.4%

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2.0 Schoolsrank 218 of 290
Merit rating, year 9
203.9 points Better than 23% of municipalities Sweden: 223.5 points
Eligible for upper secondary school
74.7% Better than 16% of municipalities Sweden: 84.1%
Qualified teachers
72.5% Better than 55% of municipalities Sweden: 73.3%

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1.5 Preschoolrank 251 of 290
Children per adult in preschool
5.6 children per adult Better than 9% of municipalities Sweden: 5.1 children per adult
Qualified preschool teachers
49.2% Better than 49% of municipalities Sweden: 44.7%

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Care

3.3 Home carerank 121 of 290
Home care, as rated by users
60 out of 100 Better than 58% of municipalities Sweden: 43 out of 100

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Jobs & business

3.9 Labour marketrank 81 of 290
Unemployment
2.2% Better than 72% of municipalities Sweden: 3.1%
Long-term unemployed
2.5% Better than 66% of municipalities Sweden: 3.8%
Young people not working or studying
6.1% Better than 64% of municipalities Sweden: 6.2%

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3.2 Job openingsrank 134 of 290
Job openings
2.8 per 1,000 residents Better than 54% of municipalities Sweden: 3.8 per 1,000 residents

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3.6 New businessesrank 104 of 290
New businesses
9.7 per 1,000 residents Better than 35% of municipalities Sweden: 11.5 per 1,000 residents
Business bankruptcies
0.9 per 1,000 residents Better than 76% of municipalities Sweden: 1.7 per 1,000 residents

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Growth

2.1 Population growthrank 213 of 290
Population change
-0.6% Better than 27% of municipalities Sweden: 0.2%
-4 per 1,000 residents Better than 19% of municipalities Sweden: 1.1 per 1,000 residents

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Population
7,546
Temperature
June 14.4 °CDecember 3 °C

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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Origin

14.9% have a foreign background (Sweden 27.6%), 12.1% are foreign-born (Sweden 20.8%), 3.4% 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.

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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

78.9% of residents aged 20–64 in Mullsjö 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.

81.2% Better than 66% of municipalities Sweden: 78.6%
66.7% Better than 78% of municipalities Sweden: 62.6%
62.6% Better than 77% of municipalities Sweden: 58.6%

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

253 residents of Mullsjö came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee. That is 3.4% of residents (Sweden 7.3%).

66.5% Born in Sweden, Mullsjö: 87.9% Better than 42% of municipalities Sweden: 67.5%
67.5% Better than 41% of municipalities Sweden: 67.6%
10.5% Better than 31% of municipalities Sweden: 7.7%

Main income source of refugees and family members aged 20–65

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

61.5 per 1,000 residents Sweden: 59.8 per 1,000 residents
SEK 25,801/m² Sweden: SEK 29,242/m²
48 m² Sweden: 42 m²

Commuting

Self-contained job market

Commute out54.8%
Commute in36.4%

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

43.6 years Sweden: 42.4 years
85.7% Sweden: 82.3%

Everyday life & connectivity

32.3 per 1,000 residents Sweden: 40.8 per 1,000 residents
95.5% Sweden: 98.5%

2026 municipal election

In the municipal council election on 13 September 2026, the Social Democrats became the largest party in Mullsjö with 22.4% of the vote and 7 of 31 seats. Turnout was 85.7% (Sweden 82.3%).

Seats on the municipal council (31)

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

-2.5% Sweden: 30%

Nature

2.2% Sweden: 12.6%

Neighbouring and similar municipalities

Neighbouring municipalities

The municipalities that border Mullsjö.

MunicipalityDistanceResidentsTaxHouse price
Habo11 km13,51122.2%SEK 3.6m
Jönköping24 km148,15221.6%SEK 4.2m
Tidaholm30 km12,73622.1%SEK 1.8m
Ulricehamn31 km24,95421.1%SEK 2.3m
Falköping34 km32,79421.9%SEK 2.0m

Similar municipalities

The municipalities in Sweden most like Mullsjö, in the scores for the twelve areas and in size.

MunicipalityDistanceResidentsTaxHouse price
Götene72 km13,22322.1%SEK 1.9m
Askersund123 km11,38221.9%SEK 1.8m
Gagnef301 km10,30722.3%SEK 1.7m
Mora347 km20,41922.3%SEK 2.2m
Tanum174 km12,67721.6%SEK 3.3m

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 Mullsjö

How many people live in Mullsjö?
Mullsjö has 7,546 residents, making it Sweden’s 244th largest municipality out of 290. It is in Jönköping County.
What is the municipal tax rate in Mullsjö?
The municipal tax rate in Mullsjö is 22.3%, compared with 20.7% for Sweden as a whole.
How much does a house cost in Mullsjö?
The average single-family house in Mullsjö costs SEK 1.9 million, which is cheaper than the national average (Sweden SEK 3.9 million).
How far is Mullsjö from Jönköping?
About 24 km in a straight line, to Jönköping, the nearest of Sweden’s 30 largest cities.
What share of people in Mullsjö are self-sufficient?
78.9% of residents aged 20–64 in Mullsjö are self-sufficient, meaning an income of at least three income base amounts a year (Sweden 74.4%).
How many refugees live in Mullsjö?
253 residents of Mullsjö came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee, 3.4% of residents. 66.5% of those aged 20–65 are in work.
Which party is largest in Mullsjö?
In the 2026 municipal election, the Social Democrats became the largest party in Mullsjö with 22.4% of the vote and 7 of 31 seats on the municipal council. Turnout was 85.7%.
What stands out about Mullsjö?
Mullsjö is 12th lowest in Sweden for municipal solvency (-2.5%).

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