Residents' view of Östersund
Jämtlands län · 64,963 residents · 2025 survey
73% recommend the municipality
#42
overall
+9
pp vs national average
75%
satisfied with schools
45%
trust in politicians
What residents think
Compared with the national average · SCB 2025
Primary school
75%National average: 73% +1 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 71% -4 pp n=110
Women 78% +4 pp n=140
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 69% -6 pp n=42
Ages 30–49 76% +1 pp n=58
Ages 50–64 75% 0 pp n=85
Ages 65+ 80% +5 pp n=65
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 −2 since 2021 250 respondents
Outdoor recreation areas
94%National average: 88% +6 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 93% -1 pp n=192
Women 95% +1 pp n=206
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 98% +4 pp n=57
Ages 30–49 90% -4 pp n=78
Ages 50–64 96% +2 pp n=116
Ages 65+ 95% +1 pp n=147
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +1 since 2021 398 respondents
Proximity to nature
98%National average: 98% Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 97% 0 pp n=223
Women 98% 0 pp n=262
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 97% -1 pp n=70
Ages 30–49 98% 0 pp n=86
Ages 50–64 97% 0 pp n=138
Ages 65+ 98% 0 pp n=191
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 −1 since 2021 485 respondents
Outdoor safety after dark
87%National average: 79% +7 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 93% +6 pp n=227
Women 81% -6 pp n=260
Age
Ages 18–29 86% 0 pp n=68
Ages 30–49 89% +3 pp n=85
Ages 50–64 84% -2 pp n=139
Ages 65+ 86% -1 pp n=195
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +10 since 2021 487 respondents
Would recommend the municipality
73%National average: 64% +9 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 73% +1 pp n=215
Women 72% 0 pp n=251
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 65% -8 pp n=66
Ages 30–49 66% -7 pp n=85
Ages 50–64 77% +4 pp n=135
Ages 65+ 84% +11 pp n=180
2021 → 2025 −3 since 2021 466 respondents
Transit for commuting
62%National average: 69% -6 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 55% -8 pp n=175
Women 69% +7 pp n=223
Age
Ages 18–29 66% +4 pp n=62
Ages 30–49 48% -14 pp n=73
Ages 50–64 62% 0 pp n=120
Ages 65+ 79% +16 pp n=143
2021 → 2025 −3 since 2021 398 respondents
Trust in local politicians
45%National average: 39% +6 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 41% -3 pp n=202
Women 48% +3 pp n=210
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 51% +6 pp n=45
Ages 30–49 33% -11 pp n=77
Ages 50–64 43% -1 pp n=122
Ages 65+ 57% +12 pp n=168
2021 → 2025 +3 since 2021 412 respondents
Municipal climate work
72%National average: 69% +2 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 72% 0 pp n=118
Women 71% 0 pp n=115
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 72% 0 pp n=35
Ages 30–49 55% -17 pp n=44
Ages 50–64 81% +10 pp n=63
Ages 65+ 86% +14 pp n=91
2021 → 2025 −5 since 2021 233 respondents