Kalmar County
Oskarshamn
26 923 inhabitants
Municipal tax
34.21%
SCB 2026
Median income
408 tkr
SCB 2024
Unemployment
5.1%
SCB 2025
House price
2 344 tkr
SCB 2024
Population
26 923
SCB 2024
163 key figures · 15 life domains · Data updated 2024
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Oskarshamn is positioned in the Top 10% nationally regarding income, scoring 82.8 on the income indicators. This score reflects its favorable financial landscape based on several metrics, including the income and wealth municipal index. Specifically, Oskarshamn has an index value of 75.5 for income and wealth, which is significantly above the national average index of 57.5. This indicates a strong relative performance in overall income metrics.
In terms of earned income inequality, Oskarshamn has a Gini index of 0.3, which is somewhat below the national average of 0.4. This lower value suggests a more equitable distribution of earned income among residents, contributing positively to the community's economic health.
The municipality's median earned income for individuals aged 20-64 is SEK 408,300, which is similar to the national median of SEK 393,121. Likewise, Oskarshamn's average earned income for the same age group stands at SEK 407,400, closely aligning with the national average of SEK 400,856. These figures reflect a competitive income environment within the municipality.
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