Residents' view of Kalmar
Kalmar län · 73,068 residents · 2025 survey
77% recommend the municipality
#25
overall
+13
pp vs national average
82%
satisfied with schools
54%
trust in politicians
What residents think
Compared with the national average · SCB 2025
Primary school
82%National average: 73% +9 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 80% -2 pp n=107
Women 84% +2 pp n=82
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 83% +1 pp n=23
Ages 30–49 77% -5 pp n=51
Ages 50–64 87% +5 pp n=55
Ages 65+ 86% +4 pp n=60
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 −6 since 2021 189 respondents
Outdoor recreation areas
89%National average: 88% +2 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 88% -1 pp n=160
Women 91% +1 pp n=158
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 91% +2 pp n=42
Ages 30–49 85% -5 pp n=64
Ages 50–64 94% +4 pp n=96
Ages 65+ 90% +1 pp n=116
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +4 since 2021 318 respondents
Proximity to nature
97%National average: 98% Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 96% -1 pp n=206
Women 98% +1 pp n=210
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 100% +3 pp n=48
Ages 30–49 95% -2 pp n=81
Ages 50–64 98% +1 pp n=112
Ages 65+ 98% +1 pp n=175
2021 → 2025 ±0 since 2021 416 respondents
Outdoor safety after dark
76%National average: 79% -3 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 77% +1 pp n=206
Women 75% -1 pp n=210
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 72% -4 pp n=47
Ages 30–49 79% +3 pp n=80
Ages 50–64 81% +5 pp n=113
Ages 65+ 72% -4 pp n=176
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +1 since 2021 416 respondents
Would recommend the municipality
77%National average: 64% +13 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 72% -4 pp n=191
Women 81% +4 pp n=199
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 73% -3 pp n=44
Ages 30–49 73% -3 pp n=77
Ages 50–64 77% 0 pp n=105
Ages 65+ 83% +7 pp n=164
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 −1 since 2021 390 respondents
Transit for commuting
77%National average: 69% +8 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 75% -1 pp n=146
Women 78% +1 pp n=171
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 86% +10 pp n=44
Ages 30–49 68% -8 pp n=67
Ages 50–64 75% -2 pp n=87
Ages 65+ 82% +5 pp n=119
2021 → 2025 +8 since 2021 317 respondents
Trust in local politicians
54%National average: 39% +15 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 52% -1 pp n=177
Women 55% +1 pp n=174
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 57% +4 pp n=32
Ages 30–49 44% -10 pp n=67
Ages 50–64 54% 0 pp n=100
Ages 65+ 64% +10 pp n=152
2021 → 2025 −1 since 2021 351 respondents
Municipal climate work
75%National average: 69% +5 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 79% +4 pp n=90
Women 70% -4 pp n=87
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 77% +3 pp n=27
Ages 30–49 59% -15 pp n=38
Ages 50–64 81% +7 pp n=46
Ages 65+ 92% +17 pp n=66
2021 → 2025 ±0 since 2021 177 respondents