Residents' view of Söderhamn
Gävleborgs län · 24,163 residents · 2025 survey
38% recommend the municipality
#240
overall
-26
pp vs national average
65%
satisfied with schools
21%
trust in politicians
What residents think
Compared with the national average · SCB 2025
Primary school
65%National average: 73% -9 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 62% -2 pp n=106
Women 67% +3 pp n=112
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 58% -7 pp n=35
Ages 30–49 63% -1 pp n=69
Ages 50–64 61% -4 pp n=67
Ages 65+ 78% +13 pp n=47
2021 → 2025 −5 since 2021 218 respondents
Outdoor recreation areas
79%National average: 88% -9 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 77% -2 pp n=151
Women 82% +2 pp n=157
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 66% -13 pp n=36
Ages 30–49 72% -7 pp n=76
Ages 50–64 84% +5 pp n=95
Ages 65+ 86% +7 pp n=101
2021 → 2025 −6 since 2021 308 respondents
Proximity to nature
98%National average: 98% Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 98% 0 pp n=198
Women 98% 0 pp n=219
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 97% -1 pp n=49
Ages 30–49 97% -1 pp n=88
Ages 50–64 99% +1 pp n=124
Ages 65+ 98% 0 pp n=156
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +2 since 2021 417 respondents
Outdoor safety after dark
72%National average: 79% -7 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 75% +3 pp n=202
Women 69% -3 pp n=215
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 68% -4 pp n=50
Ages 30–49 65% -6 pp n=87
Ages 50–64 72% 0 pp n=123
Ages 65+ 78% +6 pp n=157
2021 → 2025 +2 since 2021 417 respondents
Would recommend the municipality
38%National average: 64% -26 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 43% +5 pp n=181
Women 32% -5 pp n=200
Age
Ages 18–29 Too few responses
Ages 30–49 33% -4 pp n=83
Ages 50–64 31% -6 pp n=119
Ages 65+ 51% +13 pp n=138
2021 → 2025 −8 since 2021 381 respondents
Transit for commuting
50%National average: 69% -19 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 50% 0 pp n=163
Women 50% 0 pp n=172
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 55% +5 pp n=48
Ages 30–49 51% +1 pp n=69
Ages 50–64 41% -9 pp n=101
Ages 65+ 54% +4 pp n=117
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 −11 since 2021 335 respondents
Trust in local politicians
21%National average: 39% -18 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 24% +4 pp n=173
Women 17% -4 pp n=175
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 Too few responses
Ages 30–49 Too few responses
Ages 50–64 17% -4 pp n=108
Ages 65+ 34% +13 pp n=132
2021 → 2025 −16 since 2021 348 respondents
Municipal climate work
71%National average: 69% +2 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 70% -1 pp n=99
Women 72% +1 pp n=88
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 79% +8 pp n=21
Ages 30–49 71% 0 pp n=49
Ages 50–64 59% -12 pp n=54
Ages 65+ 78% +7 pp n=63
2021 → 2025 +2 since 2021 187 respondents