Residents' view of Sala
Västmanlands län · 22,600 residents · 2025 survey
53% recommend the municipality
#178
overall
-11
pp vs national average
53%
satisfied with schools
23%
trust in politicians
What residents think
Compared with the national average · SCB 2025
Primary school
53%National average: 73% -21 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 54% +1 pp n=101
Women 52% -1 pp n=117
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 Too few responses
Ages 30–49 57% +5 pp n=60
Ages 50–64 60% +7 pp n=76
Ages 65+ 47% -6 pp n=57
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2022 → 2025 +5 since 2022 218 respondents
Outdoor recreation areas
88%National average: 88% Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 87% -1 pp n=125
Women 89% +1 pp n=146
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 85% -3 pp n=24
Ages 30–49 84% -3 pp n=55
Ages 50–64 89% +1 pp n=94
Ages 65+ 92% +4 pp n=98
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2022 → 2025 −5 since 2022 271 respondents
Proximity to nature
97%National average: 98% Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 97% 0 pp n=177
Women 97% 0 pp n=205
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 88% -9 pp n=36
Ages 30–49 98% +1 pp n=72
Ages 50–64 98% +1 pp n=121
Ages 65+ 99% +2 pp n=153
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2022 → 2025 +1 since 2022 382 respondents
Outdoor safety after dark
85%National average: 79% +5 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 90% +5 pp n=175
Women 80% -5 pp n=205
Age
Ages 18–29 91% +6 pp n=37
Ages 30–49 83% -2 pp n=71
Ages 50–64 83% -2 pp n=120
Ages 65+ 85% +1 pp n=152
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2022 → 2025 +2 since 2022 380 respondents
Would recommend the municipality
53%National average: 64% -11 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 52% -1 pp n=157
Women 55% +1 pp n=189
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 59% +6 pp n=34
Ages 30–49 43% -10 pp n=67
Ages 50–64 50% -4 pp n=113
Ages 65+ 64% +11 pp n=132
2022 → 2025 −10 since 2022 346 respondents
Transit for commuting
60%National average: 69% -9 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 65% +6 pp n=126
Women 54% -6 pp n=151
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 59% -1 pp n=33
Ages 30–49 64% +4 pp n=60
Ages 50–64 47% -12 pp n=92
Ages 65+ 67% +7 pp n=92
2022 → 2025 +12 since 2022 277 respondents
Trust in local politicians
23%National average: 39% -16 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 24% +1 pp n=150
Women 22% -1 pp n=170
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 Too few responses
Ages 30–49 Too few responses
Ages 50–64 26% +3 pp n=99
Ages 65+ 32% +9 pp n=130
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2022 → 2025 −9 since 2022 320 respondents
Municipal climate work
66%National average: 69% -4 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 74% +8 pp n=61
Women 57% -9 pp n=69
Age
Ages 18–29 Too few responses
Ages 30–49 77% +11 pp n=27
Ages 50–64 65% 0 pp n=42
Ages 65+ 57% -8 pp n=47
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2022 → 2025 −7 since 2022 130 respondents