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Residents' view of Sandviken

Gävleborgs län · 38,033 residents · 2022 survey

53% recommend the municipality
#180
overall
-10
pp vs national average
61%
satisfied with schools
34%
trust in politicians

What residents think

Compared with the national average · SCB 2022

Primary school

61%
National average 2022: 73% -11 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 56% -5 pp n=78
Women 67% +6 pp n=104

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 48% -13 pp n=24
Ages 30–49 66% +5 pp n=55
Ages 50–64 60% -2 pp n=57
Ages 65+ 70% +8 pp n=46

The differences are within the margin of uncertainty

Only 2022 is available for this municipality 182 respondents
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Outdoor recreation areas

90%
National average 2022: 87% +4 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 89% -1 pp n=140
Women 91% +1 pp n=170

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 79% -11 pp n=27
Ages 30–49 93% +3 pp n=68
Ages 50–64 93% +3 pp n=95
Ages 65+ 89% -1 pp n=120

The differences are within the margin of uncertainty

Only 2022 is available for this municipality 310 respondents
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Proximity to nature

97%
National average 2022: 97% Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 96% -1 pp n=159
Women 98% +1 pp n=199

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 98% +1 pp n=36
Ages 30–49 94% -3 pp n=75
Ages 50–64 98% +1 pp n=107
Ages 65+ 99% +2 pp n=140

The differences are within the margin of uncertainty

Only 2022 is available for this municipality 358 respondents
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Outdoor safety after dark

77%
National average 2022: 75% +2 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 82% +5 pp n=160
Women 73% -5 pp n=198

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 66% -11 pp n=35
Ages 30–49 82% +4 pp n=76
Ages 50–64 80% +3 pp n=108
Ages 65+ 76% -1 pp n=139

The differences are within the margin of uncertainty

Only 2022 is available for this municipality 358 respondents
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Would recommend the municipality

53%
National average 2022: 63% -10 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 51% -2 pp n=141
Women 54% +2 pp n=177

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 27% -26 pp n=30
Ages 30–49 50% -3 pp n=71
Ages 50–64 54% +1 pp n=96
Ages 65+ 68% +15 pp n=121
Only 2022 is available for this municipality 318 respondents
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Transit for commuting

48%
National average 2022: 67% -19 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 42% -6 pp n=104
Women 54% +6 pp n=155

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 54% +7 pp n=28
Ages 30–49 47% -1 pp n=63
Ages 50–64 41% -7 pp n=81
Ages 65+ 51% +4 pp n=87

The differences are within the margin of uncertainty

Only 2022 is available for this municipality 259 respondents
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Trust in local politicians

34%
National average 2022: 42% -8 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 31% -3 pp n=141
Women 39% +4 pp n=159

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 Too few responses
Ages 30–49 36% +2 pp n=65
Ages 50–64 35% +1 pp n=90
Ages 65+ 37% +2 pp n=117

The differences are within the margin of uncertainty

Only 2022 is available for this municipality 300 respondents
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Municipal climate work

69%
National average 2022: 63% +7 pp Show how different groups answered

Sex

Men 68% -2 pp n=61
Women 73% +3 pp n=53

The difference is within the margin of uncertainty

Age

Ages 18–29 Too few responses
Ages 30–49 68% -2 pp n=27
Ages 50–64 64% -6 pp n=37
Ages 65+ 86% +17 pp n=39
Only 2022 is available for this municipality 114 respondents
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Municipalities of similar size

Vellinge
+36 pp vs Sandviken (2025)
Hudiksvall
+7 pp vs Sandviken (2025)
Strängnäs
+10 pp vs Sandviken (2025)

Nearby municipalities

Gävle
+2 pp vs Sandviken (2025)
Hofors
-11 pp vs Sandviken (2023)
Ockelbo
+7 pp vs Sandviken (2025)