Residents' view of Gävle
Gävleborgs län · 104,108 residents · 2025 survey
54% recommend the municipality
#166
overall
-10
pp vs national average
71%
satisfied with schools
28%
trust in politicians
What residents think
Compared with the national average · SCB 2025
Transit for commuting
76%National average: 69% +7 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 74% -2 pp n=223
Women 78% +2 pp n=237
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 76% 0 pp n=60
Ages 30–49 74% -2 pp n=90
Ages 50–64 74% -2 pp n=137
Ages 65+ 81% +5 pp n=173
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +2 since 2021 460 respondents
Walking & cycling paths
89%National average: 83% +5 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 90% +2 pp n=259
Women 87% -1 pp n=269
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 88% 0 pp n=60
Ages 30–49 86% -2 pp n=91
Ages 50–64 90% +1 pp n=170
Ages 65+ 91% +2 pp n=207
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +4 since 2021 528 respondents
Road maintenance
56%National average: 68% -12 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 50% -6 pp n=268
Women 61% +6 pp n=273
Age
Ages 18–29 64% +9 pp n=59
Ages 30–49 47% -9 pp n=92
Ages 50–64 47% -8 pp n=172
Ages 65+ 68% +13 pp n=218
2021 → 2025 +5 since 2021 541 respondents
Snow clearing
60%National average: 64% -4 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 59% -1 pp n=272
Women 61% +1 pp n=272
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 68% +8 pp n=58
Ages 30–49 54% -6 pp n=91
Ages 50–64 51% -9 pp n=171
Ages 65+ 69% +9 pp n=224
2021 → 2025 −4 since 2021 544 respondents
Internet connection
90%National average: 90% Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 91% 0 pp n=272
Women 90% 0 pp n=274
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 85% -5 pp n=59
Ages 30–49 89% -2 pp n=94
Ages 50–64 89% -1 pp n=173
Ages 65+ 97% +7 pp n=220
2021 → 2025 +2 since 2021 546 respondents