Residents' view of Borås
Västra Götalands län · 115,238 residents · 2025 survey
58% recommend the municipality
#142
overall
-6
pp vs national average
73%
satisfied with schools
38%
trust in politicians
What residents think
Compared with the national average · SCB 2025
Primary school
73%National average: 73% Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 71% -2 pp n=209
Women 76% +2 pp n=196
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 65% -8 pp n=55
Ages 30–49 74% +1 pp n=95
Ages 50–64 73% -1 pp n=136
Ages 65+ 83% +10 pp n=119
2021 → 2025 −3 since 2021 405 respondents
Outdoor recreation areas
94%National average: 88% +6 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 93% 0 pp n=333
Women 94% 0 pp n=337
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 92% -1 pp n=76
Ages 30–49 91% -2 pp n=125
Ages 50–64 96% +3 pp n=196
Ages 65+ 96% +2 pp n=273
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 ±0 since 2021 670 respondents
Proximity to nature
97%National average: 98% -1 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 96% 0 pp n=399
Women 97% +1 pp n=409
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 96% -1 pp n=90
Ages 30–49 97% 0 pp n=139
Ages 50–64 97% 0 pp n=233
Ages 65+ 98% +1 pp n=346
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 −3 since 2021 808 respondents
Outdoor safety after dark
74%National average: 79% -6 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 80% +7 pp n=397
Women 67% -6 pp n=403
Age
Ages 18–29 74% 0 pp n=91
Ages 30–49 72% -2 pp n=135
Ages 50–64 76% +2 pp n=230
Ages 65+ 75% +2 pp n=344
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +1 since 2021 800 respondents
Would recommend the municipality
58%National average: 64% -6 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 60% +2 pp n=351
Women 56% -2 pp n=359
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 46% -12 pp n=83
Ages 30–49 55% -3 pp n=125
Ages 50–64 64% +6 pp n=213
Ages 65+ 67% +9 pp n=289
2021 → 2025 +3 since 2021 710 respondents
Transit for commuting
70%National average: 69% +1 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 72% +2 pp n=341
Women 68% -2 pp n=356
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 75% +5 pp n=83
Ages 30–49 64% -6 pp n=131
Ages 50–64 69% -1 pp n=196
Ages 65+ 75% +6 pp n=287
2021 → 2025 −1 since 2021 697 respondents
Trust in local politicians
38%National average: 39% -1 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 40% +2 pp n=337
Women 36% -2 pp n=310
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 43% +5 pp n=66
Ages 30–49 28% -10 pp n=107
Ages 50–64 45% +7 pp n=189
Ages 65+ 41% +3 pp n=285
2021 → 2025 +5 since 2021 647 respondents
Municipal climate work
79%National average: 69% +9 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 78% -1 pp n=199
Women 80% +1 pp n=177
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 70% -9 pp n=46
Ages 30–49 84% +5 pp n=63
Ages 50–64 78% -1 pp n=109
Ages 65+ 80% +1 pp n=158
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +6 since 2021 376 respondents