Sundbyberg Municipality
57,000 residents · 6 km from Stockholm
Sundbyberg has protected nature close by, a growing population and low tax, but expensive houses and many children per adult in preschool.
Strongest
- Close to naturerank 5 of 290
- Population growthrank 7 of 290
- Municipal taxrank 17 of 290
Weakest
- House pricesrank 286 of 290
- Preschoolrank 271 of 290
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Scores and key figures
How Sundbyberg 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 286 of 290
4.8 Municipal taxrank 17 of 290
4.6 Median incomerank 31 of 290
4.9 Close to naturerank 5 of 290
Safety & family
1.6 Safetyrank 213 of 249
4.3 Schoolsrank 48 of 290
1.3 Preschoolrank 271 of 290
Care
2.8 Home carerank 160 of 290
Jobs & business
1.8 Labour marketrank 235 of 290
3.7 Job openingsrank 93 of 290
2.7 New businessesrank 169 of 290
Growth
4.9 Population growthrank 7 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?
- Lowest in Sweden for holiday homes per 1,000 residents · 1.2 per 1,000 residents
- Highest in Sweden for holiday home price per m² · SEK 94,828/m²
- Lowest in Sweden for living space per resident · 33 m²
Origin
46.9% have a foreign background (Sweden 27.6%), 33.9% are foreign-born (Sweden 20.8%), 22.8% 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.
- Iran 2.7% of residents
- Eritrea 2.4% of residents
- Syria 1.8% of residents
- India 1.8% of residents
- Iraq 1.7% of residents
- Finland 1.5% of residents
- Poland 1.3% of residents
- Ethiopia 1% of residents
- Türkiye 0.9% of residents
- Ukraine 0.8% of residents
Where in Sweden do people born in Iran 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
77.6% of residents aged 20–64 in Sundbyberg 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 77.6%
- Studying 4.3%
- Not self-sufficient 18%
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
5,847 residents of Sundbyberg came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee. That is 10.3% of residents (Sweden 7.3%).
Main income source of refugees and family members aged 20–65
- Pay 74.9%
- Unemployment benefit 7.2%
- Student aid 2.6%
- Sickness or activity compensation 4.7%
- Parental benefit 2%
- Social assistance 2.9%
- No benefit or pension 5.7%
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
Commute out: Highest in SwedenCommute in: 3rd highest
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 Sundbyberg with 30.7% of the vote and 19 of 61 seats. Turnout was 79.0% (Sweden 82.3%).
Seats on the municipal council (61)
- PartyVotevs 2022Seats
- Social Democrats 30.7% −0.1 19
- Moderates 22.7% +1.1 14
- Left Party 13.0% −0.3 8
- Sweden Democrats 8.8% −1.0 6
- Centre Party 7.0% −0.1 4
- Green Party 6.8% +2.0 4
- Liberals 5.1% −2.0 3
- Christian Democrats 4.5% +0.4 3
- Other parties 1.4% 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 Sundbyberg.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Solna | 17.4% | SEK 10.9m |
| Stockholm | 18.2% | SEK 8.8m |
| Sollentuna | 18.1% | SEK 8.1m |
Similar municipalities
The municipalities in Sweden most like Sundbyberg, in the scores for the twelve areas and in size.
| Municipality | Tax | House price |
|---|---|---|
| Järfälla | 19.2% | SEK 5.6m |
| Sollentuna | 18.1% | SEK 8.1m |
| Solna | 17.4% | SEK 10.9m |
| Huddinge | 19.5% | SEK 6.5m |
| Upplands-Bro | 19.4% | 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 Sundbyberg
- How many people live in Sundbyberg?
- Sundbyberg has 57,000 residents, making it Sweden’s 44th largest municipality out of 290. It is in Stockholm County.
- What is the municipal tax rate in Sundbyberg?
- The municipal tax rate in Sundbyberg is 19.3%, compared with 20.7% for Sweden as a whole.
- How much does a house cost in Sundbyberg?
- The average single-family house in Sundbyberg costs SEK 10 million, which is more expensive than the national average (Sweden SEK 3.9 million).
- How far is Sundbyberg from Stockholm?
- About 6 km in a straight line, to Stockholm, the nearest of Sweden’s 30 largest cities.
- What share of people in Sundbyberg are self-sufficient?
- 77.6% of residents aged 20–64 in Sundbyberg are self-sufficient, meaning an income of at least three income base amounts a year (Sweden 74.4%).
- How many refugees live in Sundbyberg?
- 5,847 residents of Sundbyberg came to Sweden as refugees or as family members of a refugee, 10.3% of residents. 75% of those aged 20–65 are in work.
- Which party is largest in Sundbyberg?
- In the 2026 municipal election, the Social Democrats became the largest party in Sundbyberg with 30.7% of the vote and 19 of 61 seats on the municipal council. Turnout was 79.0%.
- What stands out about Sundbyberg?
- Sundbyberg has the lowest in Sweden for holiday homes per 1,000 residents (1.2 per 1,000 residents).
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