Sorsele Municipality
2,362 residents · 182 km from Skellefteå
Sorsele has low house prices, satisfied home-care users and a high sense of safety, but high tax and few new businesses.
Strongest
- House pricesrank 3 of 290
- Home carerank 12 of 290
- Safetyrank 20 of 249
Weakest
- Municipal taxrank 286 of 290
- New businessesrank 271 of 290
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Scores and key figures
How Sorsele 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
5.0 House pricesrank 3 of 290
1.1 Municipal taxrank 286 of 290
1.9 Median incomerank 222 of 290
2.0 Close to naturerank 217 of 290
Safety & family
4.7 Safetyrank 20 of 249
3.1 Schoolsrank 136 of 290
3.3 Preschoolrank 122 of 290
Care
4.8 Home carerank 12 of 290
Jobs & business
4.4 Labour marketrank 45 of 290
4.1 Job openingsrank 67 of 290
1.3 New businessesrank 271 of 290
Growth
3.8 Population growthrank 88 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 electric cars per 1,000 residents · 5.5 per 1,000 residents
- 2nd highest in Sweden for share of protected land · 57.1%
- 6th lowest in Sweden for share who commute in · 9.2%
Origin
15.4% have a foreign background (Sweden 27.6%), 13.6% are foreign-born (Sweden 20.8%), 1.2% 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.
- Germany 4.7% of residents
- Switzerland 1.7% of residents
- Norway 0.7% of residents
- Afghanistan 0.6% of residents
- Eritrea 0.6% of residents
- Netherlands 0.6% of residents
Where in Sweden do people born in Germany 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
77.8% of residents aged 20–64 in Sorsele 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 77.8%
- Studying 1.5%
- Not self-sufficient 20.9%
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
71 residents of Sorsele came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee. That is 3% 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
Commute in: 6th lowest
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 Centre Party became the largest party in Sorsele with 26.9% of the vote and 6 of 21 seats. Turnout was 78.9% (Sweden 82.3%).
Seats on the municipal council (21)
- PartyVotevs 2022Seats
- Centre Party 26.9% +15.2 6
- Social Democrats 26.6% −9.0 5
- Moderates 22.7% +8.3 5
- Green Party 7.9% +7.7 2
- Left Party 7.7% −28.2 2
- Sweden Democrats 6.6% new 1
- Christian Democrats 1.4% ±0.0 0
- Liberals 0.2% −0.4 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 Sorsele.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Storuman | 23.1% | SEK 0.8m |
| Arjeplog | 23.5% | SEK 1.4m |
| Malå | 23.4% | SEK 0.6m |
| Arvidsjaur | 22.8% | SEK 1.2m |
| Lycksele | 23.1% | SEK 1.2m |
Similar municipalities
The municipalities in Sweden most like Sorsele, in the scores for the twelve areas and in size.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Jokkmokk | 22.9% | SEK 1.0m |
| Vindeln | 23.4% | SEK 1.2m |
| Bräcke | 23.4% | SEK 1.0m |
| Åsele | 23.6% | SEK 0.5m |
| Storuman | 23.1% | SEK 0.8m |
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 Sorsele
- How many people live in Sorsele?
- Sorsele has 2,362 residents, making it Sweden’s 288th largest municipality out of 290. It is in Västerbotten County.
- What is the municipal tax rate in Sorsele?
- The municipal tax rate in Sorsele is 23.6%, compared with 20.7% for Sweden as a whole.
- How much does a house cost in Sorsele?
- The average single-family house in Sorsele costs SEK 0.6 million, which is cheaper than the national average (Sweden SEK 3.9 million).
- How far is Sorsele from Skellefteå?
- About 182 km in a straight line, to Skellefteå, the nearest of Sweden’s 30 largest cities.
- What share of people in Sorsele are self-sufficient?
- 77.8% of residents aged 20–64 in Sorsele are self-sufficient, meaning an income of at least three income base amounts a year (Sweden 74.4%).
- How many refugees live in Sorsele?
- 71 residents of Sorsele came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee, 3% of residents.
- Which party is largest in Sorsele?
- In the 2026 municipal election, the Centre Party became the largest party in Sorsele with 26.9% of the vote and 6 of 21 seats on the municipal council. Turnout was 78.9%.
- What stands out about Sorsele?
- Sorsele is 2nd lowest in Sweden for electric cars per 1,000 residents (5.5 per 1,000 residents).
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