Övertorneå Municipality
3,995 residents · 112 km from Luleå
Övertorneå has low house prices and many job openings, but weaker school results and a shrinking population.
Strongest
- House pricesrank 9 of 290
- Job openingsrank 72 of 290
- Labour marketrank 127 of 290
Weakest
- Schoolsrank 285 of 290
- Population growthrank 267 of 290
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Scores and key figures
How Övertorneå 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
4.9 House pricesrank 9 of 290
1.9 Municipal taxrank 228 of 290
2.9 Median incomerank 152 of 290
1.9 Close to naturerank 227 of 290
Safety & family
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1.1 Schoolsrank 285 of 290
2.8 Preschoolrank 157 of 290
Care
1.5 Home carerank 257 of 290
Jobs & business
3.3 Labour marketrank 127 of 290
4.0 Job openingsrank 72 of 290
3.2 New businessesrank 133 of 290
Growth
1.3 Population growthrank 267 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?
- 2nd highest (shared) in Sweden for average age · 51.7 years
- 3rd lowest in Sweden for holiday home price per m² · SEK 4,721/m²
- 4th highest in Sweden for municipal solvency · 59.4%
Origin
28.7% have a foreign background (Sweden 27.6%), 24.2% are foreign-born (Sweden 20.8%), 1.9% 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 16.9% of residents
- Norway 0.7% of residents
- Sudan 0.6% of residents
- Estonia 0.6% of residents
- Ukraine 0.6% of residents
- Thailand 0.6% of residents
- Eritrea 0.5% of residents
- Latvia 0.4% of residents
- Russia 0.4% of residents
- Germany 0.4% 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
76.4% of residents aged 20–64 in Övertorneå 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 76.4%
- Studying 1.6%
- Not self-sufficient 22%
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
105 residents of Övertorneå came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee. That is 2.6% 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 Social Democrats became the largest party in Övertorneå with 22.0% of the vote and 6 of 25 seats. Turnout was 72.2% (Sweden 82.3%).
Seats on the municipal council (25)
- PartyVotevs 2022Seats
- Social Democrats 22.0% +2.0 6
- Centre Party 21.6% −6.1 5
- Sjukvårdspartiet 21.2% +5.0 5
- Framtid S Övertorneå 12.1% −2.8 3
- Christian Democrats 11.3% +0.9 3
- Sweden Democrats 6.4% new 2
- Left Party 4.1% −1.6 1
- Moderates 1.0% −0.3 0
- Green Party 0.3% +0.1 0
- Liberals 0.2% ±0.0 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 Övertorneå.
Similar municipalities
The municipalities in Sweden most like Övertorneå, in the scores for the twelve areas and in size.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Vimmerby | 22.4% | SEK 1.6m |
| Svenljunga | 22.1% | SEK 1.5m |
| Vilhelmina | 23.6% | SEK 0.8m |
| Sollefteå | 23.4% | SEK 0.8m |
| Kalix | 22.6% | SEK 1.0m |
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 Övertorneå
- How many people live in Övertorneå?
- Övertorneå has 3,995 residents, making it Sweden’s 279th largest municipality out of 290. It is in Norrbotten County.
- What is the municipal tax rate in Övertorneå?
- The municipal tax rate in Övertorneå is 22.5%, compared with 20.7% for Sweden as a whole.
- How much does a house cost in Övertorneå?
- The average single-family house in Övertorneå costs SEK 0.7 million, which is cheaper than the national average (Sweden SEK 3.9 million).
- How far is Övertorneå from Luleå?
- About 112 km in a straight line, to Luleå, the nearest of Sweden’s 30 largest cities.
- What share of people in Övertorneå are self-sufficient?
- 76.4% of residents aged 20–64 in Övertorneå are self-sufficient, meaning an income of at least three income base amounts a year (Sweden 74.4%).
- How many refugees live in Övertorneå?
- 105 residents of Övertorneå came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee, 2.6% of residents.
- Which party is largest in Övertorneå?
- In the 2026 municipal election, the Social Democrats became the largest party in Övertorneå with 22.0% of the vote and 6 of 25 seats on the municipal council. Turnout was 72.2%.
- What stands out about Övertorneå?
- Övertorneå is 2nd highest (shared) in Sweden for average age (51.7 years).
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