Södertälje Municipality
102,772 residents
Södertälje has low tax and strong school results, but a low sense of safety and a weaker labour market.
Strongest
- Municipal taxrank 35 of 290
- Schoolsrank 53 of 290
- Job openingsrank 106 of 290
Weakest
- Safetyrank 247 of 249
- Labour marketrank 278 of 290
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Scores and key figures
How Södertälje 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
1.7 House pricesrank 242 of 290
4.5 Municipal taxrank 35 of 290
1.8 Median incomerank 235 of 290
3.3 Close to naturerank 123 of 290
Safety & family
1.0 Safetyrank 247 of 249
4.3 Schoolsrank 53 of 290
1.3 Preschoolrank 269 of 290
Care
1.2 Home carerank 272 of 290
Jobs & business
1.2 Labour marketrank 278 of 290
3.5 Job openingsrank 106 of 290
1.8 New businessesrank 234 of 290
Growth
3.1 Population growthrank 135 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 lowest in Sweden for turnout in the municipal election · 69.2%
- 5th highest in Sweden for electric cars per 1,000 residents · 100.2 per 1,000 residents
Origin
60.3% have a foreign background (Sweden 27.6%), 44.3% are foreign-born (Sweden 20.8%), 31.5% 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 8.2% of residents
- Iraq 7.8% of residents
- Finland 2.5% of residents
- Türkiye 2.2% of residents
- Poland 2.1% of residents
- India 1.7% of residents
- Pakistan 1.1% of residents
- Lebanon 0.9% of residents
- Egypt 0.9% of residents
- Nigeria 0.7% 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
69.1% of residents aged 20–64 in Södertälje 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 69.1%
- Studying 4.6%
- Not self-sufficient 26.4%
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
18,004 residents of Södertälje came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee. That is 17.5% of residents (Sweden 7.3%).
Main income source of refugees and family members aged 20–65
- Pay 71.6%
- Unemployment benefit 10%
- Student aid 4.6%
- Sickness or activity compensation 3.2%
- Parental benefit 1.6%
- Social assistance 4.5%
- No benefit or pension 4.6%
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 Södertälje with 28.6% of the vote and 18 of 65 seats. Turnout was 69.2% (Sweden 82.3%).
Seats on the municipal council (65)
- PartyVotevs 2022Seats
- Social Democrats 28.6% −1.8 18
- Moderates 17.9% −0.8 12
- Sweden Democrats 16.9% +1.2 11
- Left Party 9.4% +1.9 6
- Christian Democrats 9.0% −0.3 6
- Green Party 5.7% +1.0 4
- Centre Party 4.6% −0.2 3
- Realistpartiet 4.0% ±0.0 3
- Liberals 3.1% −0.7 2
- Other parties 0.9% 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 Södertälje.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Nykvarn | 20.0% | SEK 4.6m |
| Gnesta | 22.1% | SEK 3.6m |
| Salem | 19.7% | SEK 5.5m |
| Botkyrka | 20.1% | SEK 4.8m |
| Trosa | 21.3% | SEK 5.2m |
| Nynäshamn | 19.9% | SEK 4.2m |
| Ekerö | 19.2% | SEK 6.5m |
| Strängnäs | 21.7% | SEK 4.0m |
Similar municipalities
The municipalities in Sweden most like Södertälje, in the scores for the twelve areas and in size.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Eskilstuna | 22.0% | SEK 3.3m |
| Helsingborg | 20.2% | SEK 4.7m |
| Norrköping | 21.8% | SEK 3.9m |
| Upplands Väsby | 19.4% | SEK 5.4m |
| Botkyrka | 20.1% | SEK 4.8m |
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 Södertälje
- How many people live in Södertälje?
- Södertälje has 102,772 residents, making it Sweden’s 19th largest municipality out of 290. It is in Stockholm County.
- What is the municipal tax rate in Södertälje?
- The municipal tax rate in Södertälje is 20.2%, compared with 20.7% for Sweden as a whole.
- How much does a house cost in Södertälje?
- The average single-family house in Södertälje costs SEK 4.3 million, which is more expensive than the national average (Sweden SEK 3.9 million).
- What is the average age in Södertälje?
- The average age in Södertälje is 40.5 years (Sweden 42.4 years).
- What share of people in Södertälje are self-sufficient?
- 69.1% of residents aged 20–64 in Södertälje are self-sufficient, meaning an income of at least three income base amounts a year (Sweden 74.4%).
- How many refugees live in Södertälje?
- 18,004 residents of Södertälje came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee, 17.5% of residents. 72% of those aged 20–65 are in work.
- Which party is largest in Södertälje?
- In the 2026 municipal election, the Social Democrats became the largest party in Södertälje with 28.6% of the vote and 18 of 65 seats on the municipal council. Turnout was 69.2%.
- What stands out about Södertälje?
- Södertälje is 2nd lowest in Sweden for turnout in the municipal election (69.2%).
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