Stockholm Municipality
999,239 residents
Stockholm has low tax, many job openings and strong school results, but expensive houses and many children per adult in preschool.
Strongest
- Municipal taxrank 7 of 290
- Job openingsrank 10 of 290
- Schoolsrank 13 of 290
Weakest
- House pricesrank 285 of 290
- Preschoolrank 242 of 290
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Scores and key figures
How Stockholm 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
1.1 House pricesrank 285 of 290
4.9 Municipal taxrank 7 of 290
4.6 Median incomerank 32 of 290
4.7 Close to naturerank 21 of 290
Safety & family
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4.8 Schoolsrank 13 of 290
1.7 Preschoolrank 242 of 290
Care
2.3 Home carerank 193 of 290
Jobs & business
2.2 Labour marketrank 203 of 290
4.9 Job openingsrank 10 of 290
2.7 New businessesrank 164 of 290
Growth
4.2 Population growthrank 60 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?
- 3rd lowest in Sweden for holiday homes per 1,000 residents · 2.6 per 1,000 residents
- 3rd lowest (shared) in Sweden for living space per resident · 35 m²
- 6th highest in Sweden for electric cars per 1,000 residents · 81.1 per 1,000 residents
Origin
35.2% have a foreign background (Sweden 27.6%), 26.4% are foreign-born (Sweden 20.8%), 16.3% 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.
- Iraq 1.5% of residents
- Finland 1.4% of residents
- Iran 1.2% of residents
- Poland 1.1% of residents
- India 1% of residents
- Somalia 0.9% of residents
- Türkiye 0.8% of residents
- China 0.8% of residents
- Ukraine 0.7% of residents
- Syria 0.7% of residents
Where in Sweden do people born in Iraq 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
74.4% of residents aged 20–64 in Stockholm 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 74.4%
- Studying 6.1%
- Not self-sufficient 19.5%
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
66,718 residents of Stockholm came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee. That is 6.7% of residents (Sweden 7.3%).
Main income source of refugees and family members aged 20–65
- Pay 68.9%
- Unemployment benefit 7.8%
- Student aid 3.3%
- Sickness or activity compensation 5.7%
- Parental benefit 1.6%
- Social assistance 5.9%
- No benefit or pension 6.8%
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 Stockholm with 26.5% of the vote and 27 of 101 seats. Turnout was 83.0% (Sweden 82.3%).
Seats on the municipal council (101)
- PartyVotevs 2022Seats
- Social Democrats 26.5% −2.9 27
- Moderates 22.3% +4.0 23
- Left Party 14.5% −0.8 15
- Green Party 11.0% +5.0 11
- Centre Party 7.6% +0.9 8
- Sweden Democrats 7.4% −0.6 8
- Liberals 5.0% −3.0 5
- Christian Democrats 4.2% +0.3 4
- Other parties 1.5% 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 Stockholm.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Solna | 17.4% | SEK 10.9m |
| Nacka | 17.9% | SEK 10.1m |
| Sundbyberg | 19.3% | SEK 10.0m |
| Lidingö | 17.3% | SEK 13.1m |
| Danderyd | 18.3% | SEK 13.8m |
| Huddinge | 19.5% | SEK 6.5m |
| Tyresö | 19.5% | SEK 6.6m |
| Sollentuna | 18.1% | SEK 8.1m |
| Järfälla | 19.2% | SEK 5.6m |
| Ekerö | 19.2% | SEK 6.5m |
Similar municipalities
The municipalities in Sweden most like Stockholm, in the scores for the twelve areas and in size.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Solna | 17.4% | SEK 10.9m |
| Göteborg | 21.1% | SEK 7.2m |
| Linköping | 20.2% | SEK 4.4m |
| Helsingborg | 20.2% | SEK 4.7m |
| Huddinge | 19.5% | SEK 6.5m |
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 Stockholm
- How many people live in Stockholm?
- Stockholm has 999,239 residents and is Sweden’s largest municipality. It is in Stockholm County.
- What is the municipal tax rate in Stockholm?
- The municipal tax rate in Stockholm is 18.2%, compared with 20.7% for Sweden as a whole.
- How much does a house cost in Stockholm?
- The average single-family house in Stockholm costs SEK 8.9 million, which is more expensive than the national average (Sweden SEK 3.9 million).
- What is the average age in Stockholm?
- The average age in Stockholm is 40.7 years (Sweden 42.4 years).
- What share of people in Stockholm are self-sufficient?
- 74.4% of residents aged 20–64 in Stockholm are self-sufficient, meaning an income of at least three income base amounts a year (Sweden 74.4%).
- How many refugees live in Stockholm?
- 66,718 residents of Stockholm came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee, 6.7% of residents. 68.5% of those aged 20–65 are in work.
- Which party is largest in Stockholm?
- In the 2026 municipal election, the Social Democrats became the largest party in Stockholm with 26.5% of the vote and 27 of 101 seats on the municipal council. Turnout was 83.0%.
- What stands out about Stockholm?
- Stockholm is 3rd lowest in Sweden for holiday homes per 1,000 residents (2.6 per 1,000 residents).
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