Population (31 Dec)2024 · people
- Vårgårda
- 12,474 peopleHighest
- Essunga
- 5,560.0 peopleLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 36,509
- Source
- SCB BE0101N1
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Population (31 Dec)
Population change, 5 years2024 · %
- Vårgårda
- 5.6 %Highest
- Essunga
- -1.7 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 0.3
- Source
- SCB BE0101N1
Municipal tax rate (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 21.6 %Highest
- Essunga
- 21.6 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 21.7
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N00901
Median income, 20+2024 · SEK
- Vårgårda
- 358,900 SEKHighest
- Essunga
- 326,100 SEKLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 345,416
- Source
- SCB HE0110
Openly unemployed 18–65, share of population (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 2.3 %Highest
- Essunga
- 2.1 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 2.7
Year 9 pupils eligible for vocational upper secondary programmes (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 78.2 %Highest
- Essunga
- 64.6 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 81.5
Overcrowding in apartment blocks (norm 2), share (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 16.1 %Highest
- Essunga
- 9.5 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 13.5
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N07907
Life expectancy, women2025 · years
- Vårgårda
- 84.3 yearsHighest
- Essunga
- 83.7 yearsLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 84.7
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N00925
Reported violent offences (per 100,000)2025 · /100k
- Vårgårda
- 769.7 /100kHighest
- Essunga
- 701.5 /100kLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 885.9
- Source
- Brå via Kolada N07403
| Metric | Vårgårda | Essunga | National (municipal mean) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (31 Dec) 2024 · people | 12,474 peopleHighest | 5,560.0 peopleLowest | 36,509 | SCB BE0101N1 |
| Population change, 5 years 2024 · % | 5.6 %Highest | -1.7 %Lowest | 0.3 | SCB BE0101N1 |
| Municipal tax rate (%) 2025 · % | 21.6 %Highest | 21.6 %Lowest | 21.7 | SCB via Kolada N00901 |
| Median income, 20+ 2024 · SEK | 358,900 SEKHighest | 326,100 SEKLowest | 345,416 | SCB HE0110 |
| Openly unemployed 18–65, share of population (%) 2025 · % | 2.3 %Highest | 2.1 %Lowest | 2.7 | Arbetsförmedlingen via Kolada N03937 |
| Year 9 pupils eligible for vocational upper secondary programmes (%) 2025 · % | 78.2 %Highest | 64.6 %Lowest | 81.5 | Skolverket via Kolada N15424 |
| Overcrowding in apartment blocks (norm 2), share (%) 2025 · % | 16.1 %Highest | 9.5 %Lowest | 13.5 | SCB via Kolada N07907 |
| Life expectancy, women 2025 · years | 84.3 yearsHighest | 83.7 yearsLowest | 84.7 | SCB via Kolada N00925 |
| Reported violent offences (per 100,000) 2025 · /100k | 769.7 /100kHighest | 701.5 /100kLowest | 885.9 | Brå via Kolada N07403 |
Data points (observation IDs)
- Population (31 Dec): SF.FOLKMANGD.1442.2024, SF.FOLKMANGD.1445.2024
- Population change, 5 years: SF.BEFOLKNINGSFORANDRING-5Y.1442.2024, SF.BEFOLKNINGSFORANDRING-5Y.1445.2024
- Municipal tax rate (%): SF.KOLADATS-KOMMUNALSKATT.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-KOMMUNALSKATT.1445.2025
- Median income, 20+: SF.MEDIANINKOMST.1442.2024, SF.MEDIANINKOMST.1445.2024
- Openly unemployed 18–65, share of population (%): SF.KOLADATS-ARBETSLOSHET-18-65.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-ARBETSLOSHET-18-65.1445.2025
- Year 9 pupils eligible for vocational upper secondary programmes (%): SF.KOLADATS-BEHORIGHET-GYMNASIUM.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-BEHORIGHET-GYMNASIUM.1445.2025
- Overcrowding in apartment blocks (norm 2), share (%): SF.KOLADATS-TRANGBODDHET-FLERBOSTAD-NORM2.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-TRANGBODDHET-FLERBOSTAD-NORM2.1445.2025
- Life expectancy, women: SF.KOLADATS-MEDELLIVSLANGD-KVINNOR.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-MEDELLIVSLANGD-KVINNOR.1445.2025
- Reported violent offences (per 100,000): SF.KOLADATS-ANMALDA-VALDSBROTT.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-ANMALDA-VALDSBROTT.1445.2025
Population (31 Dec) over time
2002–2024 · people · Municipalities
Verified time series for the selected municipalities, same definition and same years.
Population (31 Dec) over time: Vårgårda moves from 10,668 (2002) to 12,474 (2024) — up 1,806 people. Full values are available in the data table below (2002–2024, Municipalities).
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| Year | Vårgårda | Essunga |
|---|---|---|
| 2 002 | 10 668 | 5 757 |
| 2 003 | 10 692 | 5 736 |
| 2 004 | 10 680 | 5 750 |
| 2 005 | 10 756 | 5 717 |
| 2 006 | 10 896 | 5 651 |
| 2 007 | 10 988 | 5 638 |
| 2 008 | 10 976 | 5 625 |
| 2 009 | 10 967 | 5 601 |
| 2 010 | 10 943 | 5 564 |
| 2 011 | 10 994 | 5 493 |
| 2 012 | 11 030 | 5 502 |
| 2 013 | 11 065 | 5 494 |
| 2 014 | 11 089 | 5 538 |
| 2 015 | 11 165 | 5 590 |
| 2 016 | 11 295 | 5 620 |
| 2 017 | 11 490 | 5 647 |
| 2 018 | 11 658 | 5 671 |
| 2 019 | 11 810 | 5 654 |
| 2 020 | 11 946 | 5 687 |
| 2 021 | 12 180 | 5 698 |
| 2 022 | 12 268 | 5 717 |
| 2 023 | 12 384 | 5 656 |
| 2 024 | 12 474 | 5 560 |
Method: Only years where every selected municipality has a verified value are shown.
Source: SCB BE0101N1
Comparison by topic
Population
Annual population change2024 · people
- Vårgårda
- 90.0 peopleHighest
- Essunga
- -96.0 peopleLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 124.1
- Source
- SCB BE0101N1
Population change, 10 years2024 · %
- Vårgårda
- 12.5 %Highest
- Essunga
- 0.4 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 4.3
- Source
- SCB BE0101N1
Natural change (births − deaths)2025 · people
- Vårgårda
- -17.0 peopleHighest
- Essunga
- -20.0 peopleLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 18.1
Net migration (in − out)2025 · people
- Vårgårda
- 17.0 peopleLowest
- Essunga
- 19.0 peopleHighest
- National (municipal mean)
- 41.1
Population density2024 · pop/km²
- Vårgårda
- 29.2 pop/km²Highest
- Essunga
- 23.7 pop/km²Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 164.8
Residents aged 0–19, share (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 25.0 %Highest
- Essunga
- 22.3 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 22.0
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N01994
Residents aged 20–64, share (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 53.4 %Highest
- Essunga
- 50.2 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 52.6
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N01961
Residents aged 65–79, share (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 15.6 %Lowest
- Essunga
- 20.0 %Highest
- National (municipal mean)
- 17.6
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N01812
Residents aged 80+, share (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 6.0 %Lowest
- Essunga
- 7.5 %Highest
- National (municipal mean)
- 7.8
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N01813
Deaths, number2025 · people
- Vårgårda
- 117.0 peopleHighest
- Essunga
- 66.0 peopleLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 318.1
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N01805
Births, number2025 · people
- Vårgårda
- 100.0 peopleHighest
- Essunga
- 46.0 peopleLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 336.2
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N01804
Demographic dependency ratio2025 · ratio
- Vårgårda
- 0.87 ratioLowest
- Essunga
- 0.99 ratioHighest
- National (municipal mean)
- 0.91
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N00927
In-migration to the municipality2025 · people
- Vårgårda
- 696.0 peopleHighest
- Essunga
- 287.0 peopleLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 2,132.5
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N01801
Net domestic migration2025 · people
- Vårgårda
- 5.0 peopleLowest
- Essunga
- 12.0 peopleHighest
- National (municipal mean)
- 0.1
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N01964
Out-migration from the municipality2025 · people
- Vårgårda
- 679.0 peopleHighest
- Essunga
- 268.0 peopleLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 2,091.4
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N01802
| Metric | Vårgårda | Essunga | National (municipal mean) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual population change 2024 · people | 90.0 peopleHighest | -96.0 peopleLowest | 124.1 | SCB BE0101N1 |
| Population change, 10 years 2024 · % | 12.5 %Highest | 0.4 %Lowest | 4.3 | SCB BE0101N1 |
| Natural change (births − deaths) 2025 · people | -17.0 peopleHighest | -20.0 peopleLowest | 18.1 | Beräknat av Sverigefakta ur SCB via Kolada N01804/N01805 |
| Net migration (in − out) 2025 · people | 17.0 peopleLowest | 19.0 peopleHighest | 41.1 | Beräknat av Sverigefakta ur SCB via Kolada N01801/N01802 |
| Population density 2024 · pop/km² | 29.2 pop/km²Highest | 23.7 pop/km²Lowest | 164.8 | Beräknat av Sverigefakta ur SCB BE0101N1 och landareal (Kolada N02993) |
| Residents aged 0–19, share (%) 2025 · % | 25.0 %Highest | 22.3 %Lowest | 22.0 | SCB via Kolada N01994 |
| Residents aged 20–64, share (%) 2025 · % | 53.4 %Highest | 50.2 %Lowest | 52.6 | SCB via Kolada N01961 |
| Residents aged 65–79, share (%) 2025 · % | 15.6 %Lowest | 20.0 %Highest | 17.6 | SCB via Kolada N01812 |
| Residents aged 80+, share (%) 2025 · % | 6.0 %Lowest | 7.5 %Highest | 7.8 | SCB via Kolada N01813 |
| Deaths, number 2025 · people | 117.0 peopleHighest | 66.0 peopleLowest | 318.1 | SCB via Kolada N01805 |
| Births, number 2025 · people | 100.0 peopleHighest | 46.0 peopleLowest | 336.2 | SCB via Kolada N01804 |
| Demographic dependency ratio 2025 · ratio | 0.87 ratioLowest | 0.99 ratioHighest | 0.91 | SCB via Kolada N00927 |
| In-migration to the municipality 2025 · people | 696.0 peopleHighest | 287.0 peopleLowest | 2,132.5 | SCB via Kolada N01801 |
| Net domestic migration 2025 · people | 5.0 peopleLowest | 12.0 peopleHighest | 0.1 | SCB via Kolada N01964 |
| Out-migration from the municipality 2025 · people | 679.0 peopleHighest | 268.0 peopleLowest | 2,091.4 | SCB via Kolada N01802 |
Data points (observation IDs)
- Annual population change: SF.BEFOLKNINGSFORANDRING-1Y.1442.2024, SF.BEFOLKNINGSFORANDRING-1Y.1445.2024
- Population change, 10 years: SF.BEFOLKNINGSFORANDRING-10Y.1442.2024, SF.BEFOLKNINGSFORANDRING-10Y.1445.2024
- Natural change (births − deaths): SF.FODELSENETTO.1442.2025, SF.FODELSENETTO.1445.2025
- Net migration (in − out): SF.FLYTTNETTO.1442.2025, SF.FLYTTNETTO.1445.2025
- Population density: SF.BEFOLKNINGSTATHET.1442.2024, SF.BEFOLKNINGSTATHET.1445.2024
- Residents aged 0–19, share (%): SF.KOLADATS-ANDEL-0-19.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-ANDEL-0-19.1445.2025
- Residents aged 20–64, share (%): SF.KOLADATS-ANDEL-20-64.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-ANDEL-20-64.1445.2025
- Residents aged 65–79, share (%): SF.KOLADATS-ANDEL-65-79.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-ANDEL-65-79.1445.2025
- Residents aged 80+, share (%): SF.KOLADATS-ANDEL-80-PLUS.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-ANDEL-80-PLUS.1445.2025
- Deaths, number: SF.KOLADATS-DODA-ANTAL.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-DODA-ANTAL.1445.2025
- Births, number: SF.KOLADATS-FODDA-ANTAL.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-FODDA-ANTAL.1445.2025
- Demographic dependency ratio: SF.KOLADATS-FORSORJNINGSKVOT.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-FORSORJNINGSKVOT.1445.2025
- In-migration to the municipality: SF.KOLADATS-INFLYTTADE-ANTAL.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-INFLYTTADE-ANTAL.1445.2025
- Net domestic migration: SF.KOLADATS-INRIKES-FLYTTNETTO.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-INRIKES-FLYTTNETTO.1445.2025
- Out-migration from the municipality: SF.KOLADATS-UTFLYTTADE-ANTAL.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-UTFLYTTADE-ANTAL.1445.2025
Work
Residents receiving social assistance during the year, share of population (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 1.9 %Lowest
- Essunga
- 2.7 %Highest
- National (municipal mean)
- 2.4
Households receiving social assistance, number2025 · households
- Vårgårda
- 149.0 householdsHighest
- Essunga
- 88.0 householdsLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 522.6
Employment rate, foreign-born 20–64 (%)2024 · %
- Vårgårda
- 75.6 %Highest
- Essunga
- 73.3 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 70.2
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N02268
Long-term unemployed, 25–65, share of population (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 2.6 %Highest
- Essunga
- 2.3 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 3.2
Residents aged 16–24 not in employment, education or training (%)2024 · %
- Vårgårda
- 5.4 %Lowest
- Essunga
- 10.1 %Highest
- National (municipal mean)
- 6.9
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N02797
| Metric | Vårgårda | Essunga | National (municipal mean) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents receiving social assistance during the year, share of population (%) 2025 · % | 1.9 %Lowest | 2.7 %Highest | 2.4 | Socialstyrelsen via Kolada N31807 |
| Households receiving social assistance, number 2025 · households | 149.0 householdsHighest | 88.0 householdsLowest | 522.6 | Socialstyrelsen via Kolada N31910 |
| Employment rate, foreign-born 20–64 (%) 2024 · % | 75.6 %Highest | 73.3 %Lowest | 70.2 | SCB via Kolada N02268 |
| Long-term unemployed, 25–65, share of population (%) 2025 · % | 2.6 %Highest | 2.3 %Lowest | 3.2 | Arbetsförmedlingen via Kolada N03926 |
| Residents aged 16–24 not in employment, education or training (%) 2024 · % | 5.4 %Lowest | 10.1 %Highest | 6.9 | SCB via Kolada N02797 |
Data points (observation IDs)
- Residents receiving social assistance during the year, share of population (%): SF.KOLADATS-EKONOMISKT-BISTAND-ANDEL.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-EKONOMISKT-BISTAND-ANDEL.1445.2025
- Households receiving social assistance, number: SF.KOLADATS-FORSORJNINGSSTOD-HUSHALL.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-FORSORJNINGSSTOD-HUSHALL.1445.2025
- Employment rate, foreign-born 20–64 (%): SF.KOLADATS-FORVARVSFREKVENS-UTRIKES-FODDA.1442.2024, SF.KOLADATS-FORVARVSFREKVENS-UTRIKES-FODDA.1445.2024
- Long-term unemployed, 25–65, share of population (%): SF.KOLADATS-LANGTIDSARBETSLOSHET.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-LANGTIDSARBETSLOSHET.1445.2025
- Residents aged 16–24 not in employment, education or training (%): SF.KOLADATS-UNGA-EJ-ARBETE-STUDIER.1442.2024, SF.KOLADATS-UNGA-EJ-ARBETE-STUDIER.1445.2024
Economy & tax
Net cost of elderly care, SEK per resident2025 · SEK/resident
- Vårgårda
- 14,498 SEK/residentLowest
- Essunga
- 15,629 SEK/residentHighest
- National (municipal mean)
- 17,158
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N20014
Net cost of social services (IFO), SEK per resident2025 · SEK/resident
- Vårgårda
- 3,836.2 SEK/residentLowest
- Essunga
- 4,089.9 SEK/residentHighest
- National (municipal mean)
- 5,333.4
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N30005
Net income as share of tax revenue & general grants (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 2.1 %Highest
- Essunga
- 0.3 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 3.5
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N03102
Tax base per resident (SEK)2025 · SEK
- Vårgårda
- 269,207 SEKHighest
- Essunga
- 256,061 SEKLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 280,284
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N00043
Equity ratio, municipality (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 34.5 %Lowest
- Essunga
- 39.9 %Highest
- National (municipal mean)
- 40.5
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N03106
| Metric | Vårgårda | Essunga | National (municipal mean) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net cost of elderly care, SEK per resident 2025 · SEK/resident | 14,498 SEK/residentLowest | 15,629 SEK/residentHighest | 17,158 | SCB via Kolada N20014 |
| Net cost of social services (IFO), SEK per resident 2025 · SEK/resident | 3,836.2 SEK/residentLowest | 4,089.9 SEK/residentHighest | 5,333.4 | SCB via Kolada N30005 |
| Net income as share of tax revenue & general grants (%) 2025 · % | 2.1 %Highest | 0.3 %Lowest | 3.5 | SCB via Kolada N03102 |
| Tax base per resident (SEK) 2025 · SEK | 269,207 SEKHighest | 256,061 SEKLowest | 280,284 | SCB via Kolada N00043 |
| Equity ratio, municipality (%) 2025 · % | 34.5 %Lowest | 39.9 %Highest | 40.5 | SCB via Kolada N03106 |
Data points (observation IDs)
- Net cost of elderly care, SEK per resident: SF.KOLADATS-NETTOKOSTNAD-ALDREOMSORG.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-NETTOKOSTNAD-ALDREOMSORG.1445.2025
- Net cost of social services (IFO), SEK per resident: SF.KOLADATS-NETTOKOSTNAD-IFO.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-NETTOKOSTNAD-IFO.1445.2025
- Net income as share of tax revenue & general grants (%): SF.KOLADATS-RESULTAT-ANDEL-SKATT.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-RESULTAT-ANDEL-SKATT.1445.2025
- Tax base per resident (SEK): SF.KOLADATS-SKATTEKRAFT.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-SKATTEKRAFT.1445.2025
- Equity ratio, municipality (%): SF.KOLADATS-SOLIDITET.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-SOLIDITET.1445.2025
Schools
Year 9 pupils eligible for vocational programmes, municipal schools (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 78.2 %Highest
- Essunga
- 64.6 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 80.8
Year 9 pupils passing all subjects (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 55.8 %Highest
- Essunga
- 53.8 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 67.9
Upper-secondary students graduating within 3 years, home municipality (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 65.2 %Lowest
- Essunga
- 81.3 %Highest
- National (municipal mean)
- 69.3
Upper-secondary students graduating within 4 years, home municipality (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 77.2 %Highest
- Essunga
- 74.5 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 73.5
Year 9 average merit rating, home municipality (17 subjects)2025 · points
- Vårgårda
- 205.0 pointsHighest
- Essunga
- 179.0 pointsLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 218.3
Year 9 merit rating, municipality of location (17 subjects)2025 · points
- Vårgårda
- 202.2 pointsHighest
- Essunga
- 177.6 pointsLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 217.0
| Metric | Vårgårda | Essunga | National (municipal mean) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 9 pupils eligible for vocational programmes, municipal schools (%) 2025 · % | 78.2 %Highest | 64.6 %Lowest | 80.8 | Skolverket via Kolada N15436 |
| Year 9 pupils passing all subjects (%) 2025 · % | 55.8 %Highest | 53.8 %Lowest | 67.9 | Skolverket via Kolada N15418 |
| Upper-secondary students graduating within 3 years, home municipality (%) 2025 · % | 65.2 %Lowest | 81.3 %Highest | 69.3 | Skolverket via Kolada N17445 |
| Upper-secondary students graduating within 4 years, home municipality (%) 2025 · % | 77.2 %Highest | 74.5 %Lowest | 73.5 | Skolverket via Kolada N17461 |
| Year 9 average merit rating, home municipality (17 subjects) 2025 · points | 205.0 pointsHighest | 179.0 pointsLowest | 218.3 | Skolverket via Kolada N15507 |
| Year 9 merit rating, municipality of location (17 subjects) 2025 · points | 202.2 pointsHighest | 177.6 pointsLowest | 217.0 | Skolverket via Kolada N15504 |
Data points (observation IDs)
- Year 9 pupils eligible for vocational programmes, municipal schools (%): SF.KOLADATS-BEHORIGHET-YRKESPROGRAM-KOMMUNALA.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-BEHORIGHET-YRKESPROGRAM-KOMMUNALA.1445.2025
- Year 9 pupils passing all subjects (%): SF.KOLADATS-GODKANT-ALLA-AMNEN-AK9.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-GODKANT-ALLA-AMNEN-AK9.1445.2025
- Upper-secondary students graduating within 3 years, home municipality (%): SF.KOLADATS-GYMNASIEEXAMEN-3AR.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-GYMNASIEEXAMEN-3AR.1445.2025
- Upper-secondary students graduating within 4 years, home municipality (%): SF.KOLADATS-GYMNASIEEXAMEN-4AR.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-GYMNASIEEXAMEN-4AR.1445.2025
- Year 9 average merit rating, home municipality (17 subjects): SF.KOLADATS-MERITVARDE-AK9.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-MERITVARDE-AK9.1445.2025
- Year 9 merit rating, municipality of location (17 subjects): SF.KOLADATS-MERITVARDE-LAGESKOMMUN.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-MERITVARDE-LAGESKOMMUN.1445.2025
Housing
Completed dwellings2025 · dwellings
- Vårgårda
- 13.0 dwellingsHighest
- Essunga
- 3.0 dwellingsLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 108.1
- Source
- SCB BO0101
Rental dwellings, number per 1,000 residents2025 · per 1,000 residents
- Vårgårda
- 126.0 per 1,000 residentsLowest
- Essunga
- 137.4 per 1,000 residentsHighest
- National (municipal mean)
- 171.6
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N07901
Completed detached houses per 1,000 residents2025 · per 1,000 residents
- Vårgårda
- 0.3 per 1,000 residentsLowest
- Essunga
- 0.5 per 1,000 residentsHighest
- National (municipal mean)
- 0.6
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N07905
Apartment price, SEK/m²2025 · SEK/m²
- Vårgårda
- 17,748 SEK/m²Highest
- Essunga
- 11,625 SEK/m²Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 17,205
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N07908
House prices, detached houses, SEK/m²2025 · SEK/m²
- Vårgårda
- 23,465 SEK/m²Highest
- Essunga
- 11,569 SEK/m²Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 21,704
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N07909
Overcrowding in apartment blocks (norm 3), share (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 45.7 %Highest
- Essunga
- 33.7 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 36.4
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N07914
| Metric | Vårgårda | Essunga | National (municipal mean) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed dwellings 2025 · dwellings | 13.0 dwellingsHighest | 3.0 dwellingsLowest | 108.1 | SCB BO0101 |
| Rental dwellings, number per 1,000 residents 2025 · per 1,000 residents | 126.0 per 1,000 residentsLowest | 137.4 per 1,000 residentsHighest | 171.6 | SCB via Kolada N07901 |
| Completed detached houses per 1,000 residents 2025 · per 1,000 residents | 0.3 per 1,000 residentsLowest | 0.5 per 1,000 residentsHighest | 0.6 | SCB via Kolada N07905 |
| Apartment price, SEK/m² 2025 · SEK/m² | 17,748 SEK/m²Highest | 11,625 SEK/m²Lowest | 17,205 | SCB via Kolada N07908 |
| House prices, detached houses, SEK/m² 2025 · SEK/m² | 23,465 SEK/m²Highest | 11,569 SEK/m²Lowest | 21,704 | SCB via Kolada N07909 |
| Overcrowding in apartment blocks (norm 3), share (%) 2025 · % | 45.7 %Highest | 33.7 %Lowest | 36.4 | SCB via Kolada N07914 |
Data points (observation IDs)
- Completed dwellings: SF.BOSTADSBYGGANDE.1442.2025, SF.BOSTADSBYGGANDE.1445.2025
- Rental dwellings, number per 1,000 residents: SF.KOLADATS-BOSTADER-HYRESRATT-PER-1000.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-BOSTADER-HYRESRATT-PER-1000.1445.2025
- Completed detached houses per 1,000 residents: SF.KOLADATS-FARDIGSTALLDA-SMAHUS.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-FARDIGSTALLDA-SMAHUS.1445.2025
- Apartment price, SEK/m²: SF.KOLADATS-FASTIGHETSPRIS-BOSTADSRATT.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-FASTIGHETSPRIS-BOSTADSRATT.1445.2025
- House prices, detached houses, SEK/m²: SF.KOLADATS-FASTIGHETSPRIS-SMAHUS.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-FASTIGHETSPRIS-SMAHUS.1445.2025
- Overcrowding in apartment blocks (norm 3), share (%): SF.KOLADATS-TRANGBODDHET-FLERBOSTAD.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-TRANGBODDHET-FLERBOSTAD.1445.2025
Health
Life expectancy, men2025 · years
- Vårgårda
- 81.2 yearsHighest
- Essunga
- 79.5 yearsLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 81.3
- Source
- SCB via Kolada N00923
Home care users satisfied overall (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 86.9 %Lowest
- Essunga
- 92.2 %Highest
- National (municipal mean)
- 87.2
Residential elderly care users satisfied overall (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 66.0 %Lowest
- Essunga
- 84.2 %Highest
- National (municipal mean)
- 78.1
Ill-health rate, days per insured person2025 · days
- Vårgårda
- 27.0 daysLowest
- Essunga
- 32.8 daysHighest
- National (municipal mean)
- 26.3
Ongoing stress-related sick leave, annual average share of population (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 0.9 %Highest
- Essunga
- 0.4 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 0.5
| Metric | Vårgårda | Essunga | National (municipal mean) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy, men 2025 · years | 81.2 yearsHighest | 79.5 yearsLowest | 81.3 | SCB via Kolada N00923 |
| Home care users satisfied overall (%) 2025 · % | 86.9 %Lowest | 92.2 %Highest | 87.2 | Socialstyrelsen via Kolada U21468 |
| Residential elderly care users satisfied overall (%) 2025 · % | 66.0 %Lowest | 84.2 %Highest | 78.1 | Socialstyrelsen via Kolada U23471 |
| Ill-health rate, days per insured person 2025 · days | 27.0 daysLowest | 32.8 daysHighest | 26.3 | Försäkringskassan via Kolada N00957 |
| Ongoing stress-related sick leave, annual average share of population (%) 2025 · % | 0.9 %Highest | 0.4 %Lowest | 0.5 | Försäkringskassan via Kolada N00103 |
Data points (observation IDs)
- Life expectancy, men: SF.KOLADATS-MEDELLIVSLANGD-MAN.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-MEDELLIVSLANGD-MAN.1445.2025
- Home care users satisfied overall (%): SF.KOLADATS-NOJDHET-ALDREOMSORG-HEMTJANST.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-NOJDHET-ALDREOMSORG-HEMTJANST.1445.2025
- Residential elderly care users satisfied overall (%): SF.KOLADATS-NOJDHET-SARSKILT-BOENDE.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-NOJDHET-SARSKILT-BOENDE.1445.2025
- Ill-health rate, days per insured person: SF.KOLADATS-OHALSOTAL.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-OHALSOTAL.1445.2025
- Ongoing stress-related sick leave, annual average share of population (%): SF.KOLADATS-STRESSRELATERADE-SJUKFALL.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-STRESSRELATERADE-SJUKFALL.1445.2025
Crime
Reported offences against liberty and peace (per 100,000)2025 · /100k
- Vårgårda
- 962.1 /100kLowest
- Essunga
- 1,259.1 /100kHighest
- National (municipal mean)
- 1,418.9
- Source
- Brå via Kolada N07536
Reported offences, total (per 100,000)2025 · /100k
- Vårgårda
- 6,702.5 /100kLowest
- Essunga
- 8,651.9 /100kHighest
- National (municipal mean)
- 9,856.9
- Source
- Brå via Kolada N07540
Reported economic crime (per 100,000)2025 · /100k
- Vårgårda
- 1,499.2 /100kLowest
- Essunga
- 1,780.7 /100kHighest
- National (municipal mean)
- 2,075.2
- Source
- Brå via Kolada N07538
Reported gross violation of a woman's integrity (per 100,000)2025 · /100k
- Vårgårda
- 0.0 /100k
- Essunga
- 0.0 /100k
- National (municipal mean)
- 8.4
- Source
- Brå via Kolada N07402
Reported drug offences (per 100,000)2025 · /100k
- Vårgårda
- 449.0 /100kLowest
- Essunga
- 467.7 /100kHighest
- National (municipal mean)
- 825.5
- Source
- Brå via Kolada N07544
Reported sexual offences (per 100,000)2025 · /100k
- Vårgårda
- 112.2 /100kHighest
- Essunga
- 89.9 /100kLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 187.2
- Source
- Brå via Kolada N07537
| Metric | Vårgårda | Essunga | National (municipal mean) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported offences against liberty and peace (per 100,000) 2025 · /100k | 962.1 /100kLowest | 1,259.1 /100kHighest | 1,418.9 | Brå via Kolada N07536 |
| Reported offences, total (per 100,000) 2025 · /100k | 6,702.5 /100kLowest | 8,651.9 /100kHighest | 9,856.9 | Brå via Kolada N07540 |
| Reported economic crime (per 100,000) 2025 · /100k | 1,499.2 /100kLowest | 1,780.7 /100kHighest | 2,075.2 | Brå via Kolada N07538 |
| Reported gross violation of a woman's integrity (per 100,000) 2025 · /100k | 0.0 /100k | 0.0 /100k | 8.4 | Brå via Kolada N07402 |
| Reported drug offences (per 100,000) 2025 · /100k | 449.0 /100kLowest | 467.7 /100kHighest | 825.5 | Brå via Kolada N07544 |
| Reported sexual offences (per 100,000) 2025 · /100k | 112.2 /100kHighest | 89.9 /100kLowest | 187.2 | Brå via Kolada N07537 |
Data points (observation IDs)
- Reported offences against liberty and peace (per 100,000): SF.KOLADATS-ANMALDA-BROTT-FRIHET-FRID.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-ANMALDA-BROTT-FRIHET-FRID.1445.2025
- Reported offences, total (per 100,000): SF.KOLADATS-ANMALDA-BROTT-TOTALT.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-ANMALDA-BROTT-TOTALT.1445.2025
- Reported economic crime (per 100,000): SF.KOLADATS-ANMALDA-EKOBROTT.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-ANMALDA-EKOBROTT.1445.2025
- Reported gross violation of a woman's integrity (per 100,000): SF.KOLADATS-ANMALDA-KVINNOFRIDSKRANKNING.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-ANMALDA-KVINNOFRIDSKRANKNING.1445.2025
- Reported drug offences (per 100,000): SF.KOLADATS-ANMALDA-NARKOTIKABROTT.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-ANMALDA-NARKOTIKABROTT.1445.2025
- Reported sexual offences (per 100,000): SF.KOLADATS-ANMALDA-SEXUALBROTT.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-ANMALDA-SEXUALBROTT.1445.2025
Politics
Assignments per elected municipal politician2025 · assignments/politician
- Vårgårda
- 1.8 assignments/politicianLowest
- Essunga
- 2.0 assignments/politicianHighest
- National (municipal mean)
- 1.8
Residents per elected municipal politician2025 · residents/politician
- Vårgårda
- 166.3 residents/politicianHighest
- Essunga
- 84.2 residents/politicianLowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 221.4
Elected municipal politicians part-time, share (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 0.0 %Lowest
- Essunga
- 1.5 %Highest
- National (municipal mean)
- 2.5
Elected municipal politicians full-time, share (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 2.7 %Highest
- Essunga
- 1.5 %Lowest
- National (municipal mean)
- 1.5
Voter turnout, municipal election (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 84.0 %Lowest
- Essunga
- 85.0 %Highest
- National (municipal mean)
- 81.3
Voter turnout, general election (%)2025 · %
- Vårgårda
- 88.0 %
- Essunga
- 88.0 %
- National (municipal mean)
- 85.8
| Metric | Vårgårda | Essunga | National (municipal mean) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignments per elected municipal politician 2025 · assignments/politician | 1.8 assignments/politicianLowest | 2.0 assignments/politicianHighest | 1.8 | Valmyndigheten via Kolada N05813 |
| Residents per elected municipal politician 2025 · residents/politician | 166.3 residents/politicianHighest | 84.2 residents/politicianLowest | 221.4 | Valmyndigheten via Kolada N05812 |
| Elected municipal politicians part-time, share (%) 2025 · % | 0.0 %Lowest | 1.5 %Highest | 2.5 | Valmyndigheten via Kolada N05811 |
| Elected municipal politicians full-time, share (%) 2025 · % | 2.7 %Highest | 1.5 %Lowest | 1.5 | Valmyndigheten via Kolada N05810 |
| Voter turnout, municipal election (%) 2025 · % | 84.0 %Lowest | 85.0 %Highest | 81.3 | Valmyndigheten via Kolada N05401 |
| Voter turnout, general election (%) 2025 · % | 88.0 % | 88.0 % | 85.8 | Valmyndigheten via Kolada N05403 |
Data points (observation IDs)
- Assignments per elected municipal politician: SF.KOLADATS-FORTROENDEUPPDRAG-PER-POLITIKER.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-FORTROENDEUPPDRAG-PER-POLITIKER.1445.2025
- Residents per elected municipal politician: SF.KOLADATS-INVANDRARE-PER-POLITIKER.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-INVANDRARE-PER-POLITIKER.1445.2025
- Elected municipal politicians part-time, share (%): SF.KOLADATS-POLITIKER-DELTID.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-POLITIKER-DELTID.1445.2025
- Elected municipal politicians full-time, share (%): SF.KOLADATS-POLITIKER-HELTID.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-POLITIKER-HELTID.1445.2025
- Voter turnout, municipal election (%): SF.KOLADATS-VALDELTAGANDE-KOMMUN.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-VALDELTAGANDE-KOMMUN.1445.2025
- Voter turnout, general election (%): SF.KOLADATS-VALDELTAGANDE-RIKSDAG.1442.2025, SF.KOLADATS-VALDELTAGANDE-RIKSDAG.1445.2025
Calculated and specialised measures
The measures below are not official municipal observations in the same sense as the tables above. They are calculated by Sverigefakta or taken from situation reports and model estimates, and are therefore reported separately.
Share with a foreign backgroundObserved statisticsNote: The share says nothing about cause. Differences between municipalities reflect housing and labour markets, reception history and age structure.
- Vårgårda
- 18.8 %
- Essunga
- 11.4 %
- National
- 27.7 %
Foreign-born aged 20–64Observed statistics
- Vårgårda
- 19.8 %
- Essunga
- 12.3 %
- National
- 26.7 %
Refugees received 2020–2024 (number)Observed statistics
- Vårgårda
- 88
- Essunga
- 37
- National
- 73,878
Received per 1,000 residentsOwn calculation
- Vårgårda
- 7.1
- Essunga
- 6.7
- National
- 7.0
Vulnerable areas (Police 2023)Authority assessmentNote: The Police 2023 situation report is an assessment of areas, not a continuous statistical series.
- Vårgårda
- —
- Essunga
- —
- National
- 59
Estimated net cost per resident per yearModel estimateNote: Model estimate = (received / 5) × Ruist's average annual net cost per person (SEK 74,000 in 2018 prices, inflation-adjusted) / population. It covers only the last five years of reception and is not official municipal accounting.
- Vårgårda
- -132 SEK
- Essunga
- -125 SEK
- National
- —
| Metric | Vårgårda | Essunga | National | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a foreign background Observed statistics Note: The share says nothing about cause. Differences between municipalities reflect housing and labour markets, reception history and age structure. | 18.8 % | 11.4 % | 27.7 % | Statistics Sweden – Foreign/Swedish background by municipality |
| Foreign-born aged 20–64 Observed statistics | 19.8 % | 12.3 % | 26.7 % | Statistics Sweden – Population by country of birth and municipality |
| Refugees received 2020–2024 (number) Observed statistics | 88 | 37 | 73,878 | Swedish Migration Agency – Municipal reception, annual statistics |
| Received per 1,000 residents Own calculation | 7.1 | 6.7 | 7.0 | Statistics Sweden population + Migration Agency reception (own calculation) |
| Vulnerable areas (Police 2023) Authority assessment Note: The Police 2023 situation report is an assessment of areas, not a continuous statistical series. | — | — | 59 | Swedish Police Authority – Vulnerable areas situation report 2023 |
| Estimated net cost per resident per year Model estimate Note: Model estimate = (received / 5) × Ruist's average annual net cost per person (SEK 74,000 in 2018 prices, inflation-adjusted) / population. It covers only the last five years of reception and is not official municipal accounting. | -132 SEK | -125 SEK | — | Kolada N00945 series + ESO 2024:3 – own municipal calculation |
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