Residents' view of Skövde
Västra Götalands län · 58,272 residents · 2025 survey
65% recommend the municipality
#94
overall
+1
pp vs national average
80%
satisfied with schools
45%
trust in politicians
What residents think
Compared with the national average · SCB 2025
Primary school
80%National average: 73% +6 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 83% +4 pp n=118
Women 76% -4 pp n=107
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 81% +2 pp n=23
Ages 30–49 77% -3 pp n=46
Ages 50–64 85% +6 pp n=83
Ages 65+ 77% -3 pp n=73
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +3 since 2021 225 respondents
Outdoor recreation areas
92%National average: 88% +4 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 94% +2 pp n=201
Women 90% -2 pp n=187
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 95% +2 pp n=42
Ages 30–49 91% -1 pp n=64
Ages 50–64 92% 0 pp n=137
Ages 65+ 92% 0 pp n=145
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +2 since 2021 388 respondents
Proximity to nature
95%National average: 98% -2 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 94% -2 pp n=228
Women 97% +2 pp n=230
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 93% -3 pp n=53
Ages 30–49 96% 0 pp n=75
Ages 50–64 98% +3 pp n=152
Ages 65+ 95% 0 pp n=178
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 −2 since 2021 458 respondents
Outdoor safety after dark
85%National average: 79% +5 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 89% +5 pp n=226
Women 80% -5 pp n=228
Age
Ages 18–29 91% +7 pp n=54
Ages 30–49 83% -2 pp n=74
Ages 50–64 89% +4 pp n=151
Ages 65+ 78% -7 pp n=175
2021 → 2025 +5 since 2021 454 respondents
Would recommend the municipality
65%National average: 64% +1 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 62% -3 pp n=214
Women 68% +3 pp n=210
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 71% +6 pp n=49
Ages 30–49 57% -7 pp n=69
Ages 50–64 65% 0 pp n=142
Ages 65+ 69% +5 pp n=164
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 ±0 since 2021 424 respondents
Transit for commuting
73%National average: 69% +5 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 71% -2 pp n=194
Women 76% +2 pp n=194
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 78% +5 pp n=47
Ages 30–49 71% -3 pp n=67
Ages 50–64 66% -7 pp n=126
Ages 65+ 80% +6 pp n=148
2021 → 2025 +12 since 2021 388 respondents
Trust in local politicians
45%National average: 39% +7 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 48% +3 pp n=194
Women 42% -3 pp n=174
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 59% +14 pp n=34
Ages 30–49 40% -5 pp n=55
Ages 50–64 44% -1 pp n=134
Ages 65+ 44% -2 pp n=145
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +1 since 2021 368 respondents
Municipal climate work
71%National average: 69% +2 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 75% +4 pp n=104
Women 66% -5 pp n=79
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 85% +14 pp n=24
Ages 30–49 59% -12 pp n=31
Ages 50–64 78% +7 pp n=56
Ages 65+ 69% -2 pp n=72
2021 → 2025 +2 since 2021 183 respondents