Perstorp Municipality
7,115 residents · 42 km from Helsingborg
Perstorp has protected nature close by, low tax and low house prices, but a low sense of safety and a weaker labour market.
Strongest
- Close to naturerank 14 of 290
- Municipal taxrank 56 of 290
- House pricesrank 62 of 290
Weakest
- Safetyrank 249 of 249
- Labour marketrank 289 of 290
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Scores and key figures
How Perstorp 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
4.2 House pricesrank 62 of 290
4.2 Municipal taxrank 56 of 290
1.0 Median incomerank 289 of 290
4.8 Close to naturerank 14 of 290
Safety & family
1.0 Safetyrank 249 of 249
1.2 Schoolsrank 277 of 290
4.1 Preschoolrank 64 of 290
Care
1.2 Home carerank 275 of 290
Jobs & business
1.0 Labour marketrank 289 of 290
1.4 Job openingsrank 261 of 290
1.1 New businessesrank 284 of 290
Growth
1.2 Population growthrank 275 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?
- 8th lowest in Sweden for turnout in the municipal election · 74.1%
Origin
33.4% have a foreign background (Sweden 27.6%), 26.3% are foreign-born (Sweden 20.8%), 13.3% 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.
- Syria 6.7% of residents
- Denmark 2.1% of residents
- Poland 1.6% of residents
- Romania 1.4% of residents
- Iraq 1.1% of residents
- Vietnam 1% of residents
- Former Yugoslavia 0.9% of residents
- Finland 0.9% of residents
- Germany 0.6% of residents
- Afghanistan 0.5% of residents
Where in Sweden do people born in Syria 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
64.1% of residents aged 20–64 in Perstorp 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 64.1%
- Studying 3.2%
- Not self-sufficient 32.8%
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
789 residents of Perstorp came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee. That is 11.1% of residents (Sweden 7.3%).
Main income source of refugees and family members aged 20–65
- Pay 50.2%
- Unemployment benefit 15.1%
- Student aid 6.5%
- Sickness or activity compensation 3%
- Parental benefit 3.9%
- Social assistance 14.9%
- No benefit or pension 6.5%
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, Vi i Perstorp became the largest party in Perstorp with 32.9% of the vote and 9 of 27 seats. Turnout was 74.1% (Sweden 82.3%).
Seats on the municipal council (27)
- PartyVotevs 2022Seats
- Vi i Perstorp 32.9% +11.2 9
- Social Democrats 20.4% −0.5 6
- Sweden Democrats 18.1% −0.8 5
- Moderates 8.6% −0.2 2
- Left Party 6.4% +2.5 2
- Centre Party 5.4% −1.5 1
- Perstorps Framtid 3.9% −9.8 1
- Christian Democrats 2.3% −0.3 1
- Green Party 1.4% −0.3 0
- Liberals 0.4% −0.2 0
- Other parties 0.2% 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 Perstorp.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Klippan | 20.8% | SEK 1.8m |
| Örkelljunga | 19.1% | SEK 1.7m |
| Hässleholm | 21.2% | SEK 1.9m |
Similar municipalities
The municipalities in Sweden most like Perstorp, in the scores for the twelve areas and in size.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Ljusnarsberg | 21.5% | SEK 0.9m |
| Hultsfred | 21.9% | SEK 0.9m |
| Bollnäs | 21.9% | SEK 1.8m |
| Lessebo | 21.8% | SEK 1.4m |
| Östra Göinge | 21.0% | SEK 1.4m |
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 Perstorp
- How many people live in Perstorp?
- Perstorp has 7,115 residents, making it Sweden’s 247th largest municipality out of 290. It is in Skåne County.
- What is the municipal tax rate in Perstorp?
- The municipal tax rate in Perstorp is 20.8%, compared with 20.7% for Sweden as a whole.
- How much does a house cost in Perstorp?
- The average single-family house in Perstorp costs SEK 1.4 million, which is cheaper than the national average (Sweden SEK 3.9 million).
- How far is Perstorp from Helsingborg?
- About 42 km in a straight line, to Helsingborg, the nearest of Sweden’s 30 largest cities.
- What share of people in Perstorp are self-sufficient?
- 64.1% of residents aged 20–64 in Perstorp are self-sufficient, meaning an income of at least three income base amounts a year (Sweden 74.4%).
- How many refugees live in Perstorp?
- 789 residents of Perstorp came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee, 11.1% of residents. 49.9% of those aged 20–65 are in work.
- Which party is largest in Perstorp?
- In the 2026 municipal election, Vi i Perstorp became the largest party in Perstorp with 32.9% of the vote and 9 of 27 seats on the municipal council. Turnout was 74.1%.
- What stands out about Perstorp?
- Perstorp is 8th lowest in Sweden for turnout in the municipal election (74.1%).
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