Residents' view of Eskilstuna
Södermanlands län · 106,789 residents · 2025 survey
35% recommend the municipality
#244
overall
-29
pp vs national average
62%
satisfied with schools
32%
trust in politicians
What residents think
Compared with the national average · SCB 2025
Primary school
62%National average: 73% -11 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 57% -5 pp n=143
Women 68% +6 pp n=152
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 59% -3 pp n=44
Ages 30–49 60% -2 pp n=76
Ages 50–64 58% -4 pp n=96
Ages 65+ 78% +16 pp n=79
2021 → 2025 −7 since 2021 295 respondents
Outdoor recreation areas
86%National average: 88% -2 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 84% -2 pp n=198
Women 88% +2 pp n=212
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 78% -8 pp n=52
Ages 30–49 81% -4 pp n=84
Ages 50–64 91% +5 pp n=131
Ages 65+ 94% +9 pp n=143
2021 → 2025 −3 since 2021 410 respondents
Proximity to nature
96%National average: 98% -2 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 93% -3 pp n=250
Women 99% +3 pp n=273
Age
Ages 18–29 98% +2 pp n=63
Ages 30–49 92% -3 pp n=95
Ages 50–64 97% +2 pp n=158
Ages 65+ 98% +2 pp n=207
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 −1 since 2021 523 respondents
Outdoor safety after dark
71%National average: 79% -8 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 74% +2 pp n=255
Women 69% -2 pp n=274
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 60% -11 pp n=63
Ages 30–49 74% +3 pp n=95
Ages 50–64 73% +2 pp n=160
Ages 65+ 74% +2 pp n=211
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +7 since 2021 529 respondents
Would recommend the municipality
35%National average: 64% -29 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 33% -1 pp n=233
Women 36% +1 pp n=246
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 25% -9 pp n=64
Ages 30–49 22% -12 pp n=86
Ages 50–64 36% +2 pp n=144
Ages 65+ 56% +22 pp n=185
2021 → 2025 −8 since 2021 479 respondents
Transit for commuting
73%National average: 69% +4 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 74% +1 pp n=195
Women 72% -1 pp n=228
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 77% +4 pp n=57
Ages 30–49 71% -2 pp n=83
Ages 50–64 66% -7 pp n=127
Ages 65+ 80% +7 pp n=156
2021 → 2025 +3 since 2021 423 respondents
Trust in local politicians
32%National average: 39% -7 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 28% -4 pp n=231
Women 36% +5 pp n=234
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 28% -4 pp n=55
Ages 30–49 25% -7 pp n=88
Ages 50–64 27% -4 pp n=143
Ages 65+ 49% +17 pp n=179
2021 → 2025 −10 since 2021 465 respondents
Municipal climate work
76%National average: 69% +6 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 71% -5 pp n=139
Women 80% +5 pp n=150
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 75% -1 pp n=40
Ages 30–49 70% -5 pp n=55
Ages 50–64 72% -3 pp n=87
Ages 65+ 88% +12 pp n=107
2021 → 2025 −8 since 2021 289 respondents