Skip to content

Residents' view of Åmål

Västra Götalands län · 11,679 residents · 2021 survey

45% recommend the municipality
#215
overall
-17
pp vs national average
79%
satisfied with schools
28%
trust in politicians

What residents think

Compared with the national average · SCB 2021

Primary school

79%
National average 2021: 76% +3 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 76% -3 pp n=86
Women 82% +3 pp n=91

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 79% 0 pp n=32
Ages 30–49 74% -4 pp n=42
Ages 50–64 77% -2 pp n=51
Ages 65+ 87% +8 pp n=52

The differences are within the margin of uncertainty

Only 2021 is available for this municipality 177 respondents
View on the map

Outdoor recreation areas

99%
National average 2021: 88% +11 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 99% +1 pp n=147
Women 98% -1 pp n=153

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 98% 0 pp n=38
Ages 30–49 100% +2 pp n=63
Ages 50–64 97% -2 pp n=89
Ages 65+ 99% 0 pp n=110

The differences are within the margin of uncertainty

Only 2021 is available for this municipality 300 respondents
View on the map

Proximity to nature

97%
National average 2021: 97% -1 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 96% -1 pp n=162
Women 98% +1 pp n=177

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 97% 0 pp n=43
Ages 30–49 95% -1 pp n=67
Ages 50–64 98% +1 pp n=93
Ages 65+ 97% 0 pp n=136

The differences are within the margin of uncertainty

Only 2021 is available for this municipality 339 respondents
View on the map

Outdoor safety after dark

76%
National average 2021: 73% +3 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 80% +4 pp n=166
Women 72% -4 pp n=185

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 71% -4 pp n=45
Ages 30–49 75% 0 pp n=68
Ages 50–64 82% +6 pp n=97
Ages 65+ 73% -2 pp n=141

The differences are within the margin of uncertainty

Only 2021 is available for this municipality 351 respondents
View on the map

Would recommend the municipality

45%
National average 2021: 62% -17 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 46% +1 pp n=150
Women 44% -1 pp n=165

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 19% -26 pp n=40
Ages 30–49 38% -7 pp n=64
Ages 50–64 48% +3 pp n=87
Ages 65+ 60% +15 pp n=124
Only 2021 is available for this municipality 315 respondents
View on the map

Transit for commuting

38%
National average 2021: 68% -30 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 34% -4 pp n=119
Women 42% +4 pp n=132

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 60% +22 pp n=41
Ages 30–49 27% -11 pp n=52
Ages 50–64 33% -5 pp n=70
Ages 65+ 38% 0 pp n=88
Only 2021 is available for this municipality 251 respondents
View on the map

Trust in local politicians

28%
National average 2021: 40% -12 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 28% 0 pp n=146
Women 28% 0 pp n=144

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 Too few responses
Ages 30–49 27% -1 pp n=59
Ages 50–64 24% -4 pp n=79
Ages 65+ 30% +2 pp n=120

The differences are within the margin of uncertainty

Only 2021 is available for this municipality 290 respondents
View on the map

Municipal climate work

60%
National average 2021: 66% -6 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 63% +3 pp n=66
Women 56% -3 pp n=76

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 68% +8 pp n=20
Ages 30–49 53% -6 pp n=31
Ages 50–64 58% -2 pp n=45
Ages 65+ 63% +3 pp n=46

The differences are within the margin of uncertainty

Only 2021 is available for this municipality 142 respondents
View on the map

Municipalities of similar size

Vaxholm
+39 pp vs Åmål (2025)
Sävsjö
+9 pp vs Åmål (2022)
Åtvidaberg
+15 pp vs Åmål (2023)

Nearby municipalities

Bengtsfors
+8 pp vs Åmål (2025)
Mellerud
Does not take part in the survey
Dals-Ed
+29 pp vs Åmål (2024)