Residents' view of Göteborg
Västra Götalands län · 613,278 residents · 2025 survey
68% recommend the municipality
#74
overall
+4
pp vs national average
68%
satisfied with schools
40%
trust in politicians
What residents think
Compared with the national average · SCB 2025
Primary school
68%National average: 73% -5 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 65% -3 pp n=186
Women 70% +3 pp n=199
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 67% -1 pp n=49
Ages 30–49 74% +6 pp n=88
Ages 50–64 59% -9 pp n=137
Ages 65+ 63% -5 pp n=111
2021 → 2025 +2 since 2021 385 respondents
Outdoor recreation areas
88%National average: 88% Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 88% 0 pp n=342
Women 88% 0 pp n=349
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 89% +1 pp n=90
Ages 30–49 86% -2 pp n=134
Ages 50–64 87% -1 pp n=232
Ages 65+ 93% +5 pp n=235
2021 → 2025 −3 since 2021 691 respondents
Proximity to nature
97%National average: 98% Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 96% -1 pp n=403
Women 98% +1 pp n=420
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 95% -2 pp n=105
Ages 30–49 98% 0 pp n=151
Ages 50–64 98% +1 pp n=258
Ages 65+ 98% 0 pp n=309
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 −1 since 2021 823 respondents
Outdoor safety after dark
74%National average: 79% -5 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 75% +1 pp n=405
Women 73% -1 pp n=421
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 73% -1 pp n=106
Ages 30–49 79% +5 pp n=154
Ages 50–64 69% -5 pp n=257
Ages 65+ 71% -3 pp n=309
2021 → 2025 +11 since 2021 826 respondents
Would recommend the municipality
68%National average: 64% +4 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 66% -2 pp n=371
Women 69% +2 pp n=392
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 75% +7 pp n=98
Ages 30–49 67% -1 pp n=146
Ages 50–64 61% -7 pp n=241
Ages 65+ 68% +1 pp n=278
2021 → 2025 +5 since 2021 763 respondents
Transit for commuting
85%National average: 69% +16 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 86% +1 pp n=388
Women 84% -1 pp n=408
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 91% +6 pp n=105
Ages 30–49 80% -5 pp n=147
Ages 50–64 81% -4 pp n=251
Ages 65+ 93% +8 pp n=293
2021 → 2025 −1 since 2021 796 respondents
Trust in local politicians
40%National average: 39% +2 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 38% -3 pp n=356
Women 43% +3 pp n=327
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 47% +7 pp n=74
Ages 30–49 42% +2 pp n=124
Ages 50–64 33% -7 pp n=220
Ages 65+ 38% -2 pp n=265
2021 → 2025 +3 since 2021 683 respondents
Municipal climate work
68%National average: 69% -1 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 80% +12 pp n=176
Women 57% -11 pp n=198
Age
Ages 18–29 72% +3 pp n=47
Ages 30–49 67% -2 pp n=78
Ages 50–64 67% -1 pp n=118
Ages 65+ 70% +2 pp n=131
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +5 since 2021 374 respondents