Värmland County
Torsby
11 321 inhabitants
Municipal tax
34.30%
SCB 2026
Median income
379 tkr
SCB 2024
Unemployment
2.6%
SCB 2025
House price
1 311 tkr
SCB 2024
Population
11 321
SCB 2024
163 key figures · 15 life domains · Data updated 2024
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Torsby is positioned in the Top 25% nationally in the employment domain, reflecting a strong overall performance. Its unemployment rate stands at 2.6%, which is significantly below the national average of 4.9%. This indicates a favorable employment situation compared to many other municipalities.
The municipality also exhibits a notable level of entrepreneurship, with 13.9% of its employed population being self-employed. This figure is significantly above the national average of 11.6%. Furthermore, Torsby shows high business activity with 82.4 occurrences of businesses per 1,000 inhabitants, a significant increase compared to the national average of 60.4 occurrences.
Regarding median income, Torsby's residents aged 25-29 years have a combined earned income of SEK 356,100, which is somewhat above the national average of SEK 329,089. Additionally, 4.6% of Torsby's residents over the age of 18 are indebted, slightly higher than the national average of 4.3%. The employment rate in Torsby is recorded at 81.7%, which is similar to the national average of 80.8%.
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