Residents' view of Sundsvall
Västernorrlands län · 98,962 residents · 2025 survey
62% recommend the municipality
#118
overall
-2
pp vs national average
69%
satisfied with schools
35%
trust in politicians
What residents think
Compared with the national average · SCB 2025
Primary school
69%National average: 73% -4 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 74% +5 pp n=155
Women 64% -5 pp n=164
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 59% -10 pp n=49
Ages 30–49 71% +2 pp n=77
Ages 50–64 65% -4 pp n=106
Ages 65+ 82% +13 pp n=87
2021 → 2025 −2 since 2021 319 respondents
Outdoor recreation areas
92%National average: 88% +4 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 90% -1 pp n=232
Women 93% +1 pp n=255
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 84% -8 pp n=70
Ages 30–49 93% +1 pp n=105
Ages 50–64 95% +3 pp n=150
Ages 65+ 91% 0 pp n=162
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +4 since 2021 487 respondents
Proximity to nature
96%National average: 98% -1 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 95% -2 pp n=279
Women 98% +2 pp n=317
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 91% -6 pp n=86
Ages 30–49 95% -1 pp n=111
Ages 50–64 99% +3 pp n=173
Ages 65+ 98% +2 pp n=226
2021 → 2025 ±0 since 2021 596 respondents
Outdoor safety after dark
84%National average: 79% +4 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 91% +7 pp n=280
Women 76% -7 pp n=314
Age
Ages 18–29 78% -6 pp n=84
Ages 30–49 87% +3 pp n=109
Ages 50–64 85% +1 pp n=172
Ages 65+ 83% -1 pp n=229
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +3 since 2021 594 respondents
Would recommend the municipality
62%National average: 64% -2 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 63% +1 pp n=254
Women 61% -1 pp n=290
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 49% -13 pp n=70
Ages 30–49 65% +3 pp n=107
Ages 50–64 63% +1 pp n=162
Ages 65+ 64% +2 pp n=205
2021 → 2025 +2 since 2021 544 respondents
Transit for commuting
62%National average: 69% -7 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 61% -2 pp n=225
Women 63% +1 pp n=279
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 74% +12 pp n=71
Ages 30–49 55% -7 pp n=100
Ages 50–64 54% -8 pp n=147
Ages 65+ 72% +9 pp n=186
2021 → 2025 +4 since 2021 504 respondents
Trust in local politicians
35%National average: 39% -4 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 36% +1 pp n=255
Women 34% -1 pp n=252
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 27% -8 pp n=54
Ages 30–49 36% +1 pp n=91
Ages 50–64 35% 0 pp n=158
Ages 65+ 37% +3 pp n=204
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +1 since 2021 507 respondents
Municipal climate work
62%National average: 69% -7 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 61% -1 pp n=123
Women 63% +1 pp n=112
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 63% 0 pp n=32
Ages 30–49 55% -7 pp n=48
Ages 50–64 65% +3 pp n=64
Ages 65+ 68% +6 pp n=91
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +7 since 2021 235 respondents