Skåne County
131 590 inhabitants
Municipal tax
32.42%
SCB 2026
Median income
349 tkr
SCB 2024
Unemployment
5.2%
SCB 2025
House price
5 352 tkr
SCB 2024
Population
131 590
SCB 2024
163 key figures · 15 life domains · Data updated 2024
15 Life Domains
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Lund ranks 4th among 290 municipalities in the culture domain, placing it in the Top 10% nationally. This high ranking is supported by a substantial score of 81.2, reflecting strong community engagement and cultural offerings. The data indicates that Lund residents express a notable satisfaction with access to library activities, with 89.7% reporting positive experiences in the 2025 survey. This figure is significantly above the national average, which stands at 80%.
In terms of recreational facilities, 92.6% of residents are satisfied with the availability of playgrounds and park activities in Lund, also above the national average of 75.8%. Additionally, the community shows a high level of engagement with local libraries, averaging 9.4 physical visits per inhabitant in 2024, compared to the national average of 4.8 visits. This suggests a robust utilization of cultural resources within the municipality.
The educational aspects of culture in Lund are equally prominent, with 16.5% of children and teens aged 6-19 enrolled in music or cultural schools, significantly higher than the national average of 12.2%. However, the average fee for attending these schools is SEK 2,970.2 per pupil, which is also notably above the national average of SEK 1,167.1. Furthermore, satisfaction with the municipality's sports, outdoor life, and meeting places sits at 78%, again above the national average of 67%.
Satisfaction with the library's offerings and its promotion of local culture is similarly high, with 88.9% of residents expressing contentment, above the national average of 78.9%. Overall, the data shows that Lund's cultural sector offers a rich array of activities and facilities, contributing to its strong performance in the area. It is important to note that while the findings reflect high engagement in cultural activities, the overall data in this domain is based on a limited set of indicators, and results should be interpreted with some caution due to the structural limitations present.
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Lund shows a strong profile in Culture, Education and Health. Income is the only area below the national average.
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