Residents' view of Västervik
Kalmar län · 36,269 residents · 2025 survey
66% recommend the municipality
#79
overall
+3
pp vs national average
76%
satisfied with schools
42%
trust in politicians
What residents think
Compared with the national average · SCB 2025
Primary school
76%National average: 73% +3 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 78% +2 pp n=103
Women 74% -2 pp n=111
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 75% -1 pp n=36
Ages 30–49 81% +5 pp n=54
Ages 50–64 69% -7 pp n=69
Ages 65+ 76% 0 pp n=55
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 −3 since 2021 214 respondents
Outdoor recreation areas
91%National average: 88% +3 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 90% -1 pp n=149
Women 92% +1 pp n=162
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 93% +2 pp n=46
Ages 30–49 90% -1 pp n=71
Ages 50–64 93% +2 pp n=100
Ages 65+ 89% -2 pp n=94
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 −2 since 2021 311 respondents
Proximity to nature
97%National average: 98% -1 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 95% -2 pp n=184
Women 99% +2 pp n=216
Age
Ages 18–29 90% -7 pp n=59
Ages 30–49 98% +1 pp n=78
Ages 50–64 97% 0 pp n=121
Ages 65+ 99% +2 pp n=142
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 −1 since 2021 400 respondents
Outdoor safety after dark
87%National average: 79% +8 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 90% +3 pp n=188
Women 85% -3 pp n=220
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 81% -6 pp n=59
Ages 30–49 93% +6 pp n=77
Ages 50–64 88% 0 pp n=123
Ages 65+ 85% -2 pp n=149
2021 → 2025 +8 since 2021 408 respondents
Would recommend the municipality
66%National average: 64% +3 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 68% +2 pp n=179
Women 65% -2 pp n=199
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 48% -19 pp n=58
Ages 30–49 61% -6 pp n=72
Ages 50–64 67% 0 pp n=116
Ages 65+ 77% +11 pp n=132
2021 → 2025 −1 since 2021 378 respondents
Transit for commuting
51%National average: 69% -18 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 56% +5 pp n=133
Women 46% -5 pp n=156
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 52% +1 pp n=48
Ages 30–49 52% +1 pp n=62
Ages 50–64 50% -1 pp n=91
Ages 65+ 51% 0 pp n=88
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 +13 since 2021 289 respondents
Trust in local politicians
42%National average: 39% +4 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 45% +3 pp n=163
Women 38% -4 pp n=175
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 37% -5 pp n=41
Ages 30–49 37% -5 pp n=68
Ages 50–64 41% -1 pp n=109
Ages 65+ 48% +6 pp n=120
The differences are within the margin of uncertainty
2021 → 2025 −2 since 2021 338 respondents
Municipal climate work
74%National average: 69% +4 pp Show how different groups answered Hide the breakdown
Sex
Men 77% +3 pp n=92
Women 71% -3 pp n=93
The difference is within the margin of uncertainty
Age
Ages 18–29 66% -8 pp n=25
Ages 30–49 62% -12 pp n=38
Ages 50–64 73% -1 pp n=58
Ages 65+ 87% +13 pp n=64
2021 → 2025 +3 since 2021 185 respondents