Ljusdal

Ljusdal, with a population of 18,445, is positioned in the Top 25% nationally for cultural offerings, reflecting a score of 68.4 based on the available indicators. The data, while structurally limited, showcases a strong engagement with local culture and resources, particularly in library access and children's cultural education.

The municipality reports a significant participation rate in cultural schools for children aged 6-19, with 18.8% of the relevant age group participating, which is notably above the national average of 12.2% (2024). Additionally, 84.2% of residents expressed satisfaction with the variety of activities offered by libraries, exceeding the national average of 80%.

Conversely, the data indicates that physical visits to municipal libraries are 4.1 per inhabitant, which falls below the national average of 4.8. Moreover, while 82.3% of residents appreciate the availability of playgrounds and park-like areas, which is somewhat above the national average, satisfaction regarding places for sports and recreation is at 71.4%, also somewhat above the national average of 67%.

Finally, the average fee for pupils attending music or cultural schools in Ljusdal stands at SEK 1,147.2, which is similar to the national average of SEK 1,167.1. The municipality's satisfaction rate with library offerings and local cultural promotion is reported at 79.5%, aligning closely with the national average of 78.9%.