How many people live in Örebro Municipality?

Örebro Municipality had 160,687 residents on 31 December 2025, according to SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME).

Is the population of Örebro Municipality growing or shrinking?

The population change in Örebro Municipality was +547 people in 2025, according to SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME).

What share of Örebro Municipality's residents are 65 or older?

19.0 percent of residents were 65 or older in 2025 (13.2 percent aged 65–79 and 5.8 percent aged 80+), according to SCB via Kolada N01812.

How densely populated is Örebro Municipality?

The population density in Örebro Municipality was 116.6 residents per km² in 2025, according to SVERIGEFAKTA's calculation from SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) och landareal (Kolada N02993).

What is the demographic dependency ratio in Örebro Municipality?

The dependency ratio in Örebro Municipality was 0.72 in 2025, compared with 0.77 for Sweden as a whole, according to SCB via Kolada N00927.

Population & demographics in Örebro Municipality

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Key facts

The population of Örebro Municipality increased by 16,487 people (+11.4%) between 2015 and 2025, to 160,687 people.
Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) · 2015–2025
Annual population change in Örebro Municipality was +547 people in 2025.
Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) · 2025
The five-year population change was +6.5% in the period to 2015 and +2.8% in the period to 2025.
Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) · 2015–2025
The ten-year population change was +12.9% in the period to 2015 and +11.4% in the period to 2025.
Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) · 2015–2025
Natural change (births − deaths) in Örebro Municipality was +271 people in 2025.
Source: Beräknat av SVERIGEFAKTA ur SCB via Kolada N01804/N01805 · 2025
Net migration (in − out) in Örebro Municipality was +280 people in 2025.
Source: Beräknat av SVERIGEFAKTA ur SCB via Kolada N01801/N01802 · 2025
Population density in Örebro Municipality increased from 105.0 pop/km² (2015) to 116.6 pop/km² (2025).
Source: Beräknat av SVERIGEFAKTA ur SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) och landareal (Kolada N02993) · 2015–2025
Residents aged 0–19, share (%) in Örebro Municipality is 22.7%, in line with the national level (22.4%, 2025).
Source: SCB via Kolada N01994 · 2025
Örebro Municipality ranks 4 of 12 in Örebro County for residents aged 0–19, share (%) (2025).
Source: SCB via Kolada N01994 · 2025
Note: the natural change (271) plus net migration (280) differs from the total population change (547) by -4 people in 2025. The difference is Statistics Sweden's adjustment items.
Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) · 2025

Questions and answers

How many people live in Örebro Municipality?: Örebro Municipality had 160,687 residents on 31 December 2025, according to SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME).
Is the population of Örebro Municipality growing or shrinking?: The population change in Örebro Municipality was +547 people in 2025, according to SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME).
What share of Örebro Municipality's residents are 65 or older?: 19.0 percent of residents were 65 or older in 2025 (13.2 percent aged 65–79 and 5.8 percent aged 80+), according to SCB via Kolada N01812.
How densely populated is Örebro Municipality?: The population density in Örebro Municipality was 116.6 residents per km² in 2025, according to SVERIGEFAKTA's calculation from SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) och landareal (Kolada N02993).
What is the demographic dependency ratio in Örebro Municipality?: The dependency ratio in Örebro Municipality was 0.72 in 2025, compared with 0.77 for Sweden as a whole, according to SCB via Kolada N00927.

Population, age structure, births and net internal migration in Örebro. Foreign background is reported separately on the municipality immigration page. Verified time series from Statistics Sweden and Kolada — latest year 2025.

Foreign background and migration in Örebro

Latest data year: 2025 · 17 indicators · Package version: v12 · Updated: 2026-10-17

Short answer: Örebro in figures

Population (31 Dec): 160,687 people (2025). Change since 2020: +2.8 % (relative change).
Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME)
Natural change (births − deaths): 271 people (2025). Change since 2020: −258.0 people.
Source: Beräknat av SVERIGEFAKTA ur SCB via Kolada N01804/N01805
Net migration (in − out): 280 people (2025). Change since 2020: +139.0 people.
Source: Beräknat av SVERIGEFAKTA ur SCB via Kolada N01801/N01802

National figure and rank use the same year and value as the municipal figure; otherwise they are omitted. Rank 1 = highest value. Election-cycle series are not given annual trends. Missing values are not shown as zero.

Population (31 Dec)

160,687 people

2025 · +2.8 % vs 2020

Natural change (births − deaths)

271 people

2025 · −258.0 people vs 2020

Net migration (in − out)

280 people

2025 · +139.0 people vs 2020

Population density117 inv/km²2025 · Beräknat av SVERIGEFAKTA ur SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) och landareal (Kolada N02993)

Population & growth

Population (31 Dec)

160,687 people(2025)

20022025

Population (31 Dec), Örebro — 2002–2025 (personer)
Year	Value (personer)
2002	125,520
2003	126,288
2004	126,982
2005	127,733
2006	128,977
2007	130,429
2008	132,277
2009	134,006
2010	135,460
2011	137,121
2012	138,952
2013	140,599
2014	142,618
2015	144,200
2016	146,631
2017	150,291
2018	153,367
2019	155,696
2020	156,381
2021	156,987
2022	158,057
2023	159,348
2024	160,140
2025	160,687

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Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) · 2002–2025 · Data status: complete / observed

Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) · 2002–2025 · Method · Report an error

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Annual population change

547 people(2025)

20032025

Annual population change, Örebro — 2003–2025 (personer)
Year	Value (personer)
2003	768
2004	694
2005	751
2006	1,244
2007	1,452
2008	1,848
2009	1,729
2010	1,454
2011	1,661
2012	1,831
2013	1,647
2014	2,019
2015	1,582
2016	2,431
2017	3,660
2018	3,076
2019	2,329
2020	685
2021	606
2022	1,070
2023	1,291
2024	792
2025	547

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Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) · 2003–2025 · Data status: complete / observed

Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) · 2003–2025 · Method · Report an error

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Population change, 5 years

2.75 %(2025)

20072025

Population change, 5 years, Örebro — 2007–2025 (%)
Year	Value (%)
2007	3.9
2008	4.7
2009	5.5
2010	6
2011	6.3
2012	6.5
2013	6.3
2014	6.4
2015	6.5
2016	6.9
2017	8.2
2018	9.1
2019	9.2
2020	8.4
2021	7.1
2022	5.2
2023	3.9
2024	2.9
2025	2.8

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Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) · 2007–2025 · Data status: complete / observed

Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) · 2007–2025 · Method · Report an error

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Population change, 10 years

11.4 %(2025)

20122025

Population change, 10 years, Örebro — 2012–2025 (%)
Year	Value (%)
2012	10.7
2013	11.3
2014	12.3
2015	12.9
2016	13.7
2017	15.2
2018	15.9
2019	16.2
2020	15.4
2021	14.5
2022	13.7
2023	13.3
2024	12.3
2025	11.4

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Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) · 2012–2025 · Data status: complete / observed

Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) · 2012–2025 · Method · Report an error

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Residents aged 0–19, share (%)

22.7 %(2025)

20142025

Residents aged 0–19, share (%), Örebro — 2014–2025 (%)
Year	Value (%)
2014	23.5
2015	23.5
2016	23.5
2017	23.6
2018	23.7
2019	23.7
2020	23.6
2021	23.6
2022	23.4
2023	23.2
2024	23
2025	22.7

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Source: SCB via Kolada N01994 (Kolada:N01994) · 2014–2025 · Data status: complete / observed

Source: SCB via Kolada N01994 · 2014–2025 · Observation (source value) · Method · Report an error

Örebro: 22.7 % · 2025

Sweden: 22.4 % · difference +0.3 pp

Rank 104 of 290 municipalities with comparable data.

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Raw values for 2025, ranked from highest to lowest. Equal raw values share a rank. Higher does not necessarily mean better.

101Halmstad22.8 % · +0.1 pp
102Kristianstad22.8 % · +0.0 pp
103Vänersborg22.8 % · +0.0 pp
104Örebro22.7 % · 0.0 pp
105Vindeln22.7 % · −0.0 pp
106Lycksele22.6 % · −0.1 pp
107Katrineholm22.6 % · −0.1 pp

Source: SCB via Kolada N01994. Definition: Residents aged 0–19, share (%)

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Residents aged 20–64, share (%)

58.2 %(2025)

20142025

Residents aged 20–64, share (%), Örebro — 2014–2025 (%)
Year	Value (%)
2014	58.7
2015	58.4
2016	58.5
2017	58.5
2018	58.4
2019	58.3
2020	58.2
2021	57.9
2022	58
2023	58.2
2024	58.2
2025	58.2

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Source: SCB via Kolada N01961 (Kolada:N01961) · 2014–2025 · Data status: complete / observed

Source: SCB via Kolada N01961 · 2014–2025 · Observation (source value) · Method · Report an error

Örebro: 58.2 % · 2025

Sweden: 56.5 % · difference +1.8 pp

Rank 20 of 290 municipalities with comparable data.

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Raw values for 2025, ranked from highest to lowest. Equal raw values share a rank. Higher does not necessarily mean better.

17Åre59.0 % · +0.8 pp
18Upplands Väsby58.6 % · +0.4 pp
19Karlstad58.4 % · +0.2 pp
20Örebro58.2 % · 0.0 pp
21Upplands-Bro58.2 % · −0.0 pp
22Luleå58.1 % · −0.2 pp
23Sollentuna58.0 % · −0.2 pp

Source: SCB via Kolada N01961. Definition: Residents aged 20–64, share (%)

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Residents aged 65–79, share (%)

13.2 %(2025)

20142025

Residents aged 65–79, share (%), Örebro — 2014–2025 (%)
Year	Value (%)
2014	13.1
2015	13.4
2016	13.5
2017	13.5
2018	13.5
2019	13.5
2020	13.6
2021	13.7
2022	13.6
2023	13.5
2024	13.3
2025	13.2

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Source: SCB via Kolada N01812 (Kolada:N01812) · 2014–2025 · Data status: complete / observed

Source: SCB via Kolada N01812 · 2014–2025 · Observation (source value) · Method · Report an error

Örebro: 13.2 % · 2025

Sweden: 14.6 % · difference −1.4 pp

Rank 248 of 290 municipalities with comparable data.

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Raw values for 2025, ranked from highest to lowest. Equal raw values share a rank. Higher does not necessarily mean better.

245Eslöv13.4 % · +0.2 pp
246Svalöv13.4 % · +0.2 pp
247Lomma13.3 % · +0.1 pp
248Örebro13.2 % · 0.0 pp
249Växjö13.2 % · −0.0 pp
250Habo13.0 % · −0.2 pp
251Jönköping13.0 % · −0.2 pp

Source: SCB via Kolada N01812. Definition: Residents aged 65–79, share (%)

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Residents aged 80+, share (%)

5.84 %(2025)

20142025

Residents aged 80+, share (%), Örebro — 2014–2025 (%)
Year	Value (%)
2014	4.7
2015	4.7
2016	4.5
2017	4.5
2018	4.4
2019	4.5
2020	4.6
2021	4.7
2022	4.9
2023	5.1
2024	5.5
2025	5.8

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Source: SCB via Kolada N01813 (Kolada:N01813) · 2014–2025 · Data status: complete / observed

Source: SCB via Kolada N01813 · 2014–2025 · Observation (source value) · Method · Report an error

Örebro: 5.8 % · 2025

Sweden: 6.4 % · difference −0.6 pp

Rank 255 of 290 municipalities with comparable data.

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Raw values for 2025, ranked from highest to lowest. Equal raw values share a rank. Higher does not necessarily mean better.

252Skurup5.9 % · +0.1 pp
253Linköping5.9 % · +0.0 pp
254Eslöv5.9 % · +0.0 pp
255Örebro5.8 % · 0.0 pp
256Lilla Edet5.8 % · −0.1 pp
257Ale5.7 % · −0.1 pp
258Vallentuna5.6 % · −0.2 pp

Source: SCB via Kolada N01813. Definition: Residents aged 80+, share (%)

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Demographic dependency ratio

0.72 ratio(2025)

20142025

Demographic dependency ratio, Örebro — 2014–2025 (kvot)
Year	Value (kvot)
2014	0.7
2015	0.71
2016	0.71
2017	0.71
2018	0.71
2019	0.71
2020	0.72
2021	0.73
2022	0.72
2023	0.72
2024	0.72
2025	0.72

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Source: SCB via Kolada N00927 (Kolada:N00927) · 2014–2025 · Data status: complete / observed

Source: SCB via Kolada N00927 · 2014–2025 · Observation (source value) · Method · Report an error

Örebro: 0.72 ratio · 2025

Sweden: 0.77 ratio · difference −0.05 ratio

Rank 271 of 290 municipalities with comparable data.

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Raw values for 2025, ranked from highest to lowest. Equal raw values share a rank. Higher does not necessarily mean better.

268Sollentuna0.72 ratio · +0.01 ratio
269Luleå0.72 ratio · +0.01 ratio
270Upplands-Bro0.72 ratio · +0.00 ratio
271Örebro0.72 ratio · 0.00 ratio
272Karlstad0.71 ratio · −0.00 ratio
273Upplands Väsby0.71 ratio · −0.01 ratio
274Åre0.69 ratio · −0.02 ratio

Source: SCB via Kolada N00927. Definition: Demographic dependency ratio

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Births, deaths & natural change

Births, number

1,513 people(2025)

20142025

Births, number, Örebro — 2014–2025 (personer)
Year	Value (personer)
2014	1,903
2015	1,841
2016	1,797
2017	1,807
2018	1,901
2019	1,831
2020	1,824
2021	1,825
2022	1,608
2023	1,581
2024	1,585
2025	1,513

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Source: SCB via Kolada N01804 (Kolada:N01804) · 2014–2025 · Data status: complete / observed

Source: SCB via Kolada N01804 · 2014–2025 · Observation (source value) · Method · Report an error

Örebro: 1,513.0 people · 2025

Sweden: 97,491.0 people · difference −95,978 people

Rank 7 of 290 municipalities with comparable data.

Nearest ranks

Raw values for 2025, ranked from highest to lowest. Equal raw values share a rank. Higher does not necessarily mean better.

4Uppsala2,374.0 people · +861.0 people
5Västerås1,568.0 people · +55.0 people
6Helsingborg1,532.0 people · +19.0 people
7Örebro1,513.0 people · 0.0 people
8Linköping1,490.0 people · −23.0 people
9Jönköping1,477.0 people · −36.0 people
10Norrköping1,391.0 people · −122.0 people

Source: SCB via Kolada N01804. Definition: Births, number

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Deaths, number

1,242 people(2025)

20142025

Deaths, number, Örebro — 2014–2025 (personer)
Year	Value (personer)
2014	1,153
2015	1,167
2016	1,240
2017	1,149
2018	1,268
2019	1,175
2020	1,295
2021	1,136
2022	1,288
2023	1,305
2024	1,194
2025	1,242

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Source: SCB via Kolada N01805 (Kolada:N01805) · 2014–2025 · Data status: complete / observed

Source: SCB via Kolada N01805 · 2014–2025 · Observation (source value) · Method · Report an error

Örebro: 1,242.0 people · 2025

Sweden: 92,212.0 people · difference −90,970 people

Rank 9 of 290 municipalities with comparable data.

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Raw values for 2025, ranked from highest to lowest. Equal raw values share a rank. Higher does not necessarily mean better.

6Helsingborg1,317.0 people · +75.0 people
7Linköping1,263.0 people · +21.0 people
8Norrköping1,260.0 people · +18.0 people
9Örebro1,242.0 people · 0.0 people
10Jönköping1,093.0 people · −149.0 people
=11Eskilstuna1,044.0 people · −198.0 people
=11Sundsvall1,044.0 people · −198.0 people

Source: SCB via Kolada N01805. Definition: Deaths, number

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Natural change (births − deaths)

271 people(2025)

20142025

Natural change (births − deaths), Örebro — 2014–2025 (personer)
Year	Value (personer)
2014	750
2015	674
2016	557
2017	658
2018	633
2019	656
2020	529
2021	689
2022	320
2023	276
2024	391
2025	271

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Source: Beräknat av SVERIGEFAKTA ur SCB via Kolada N01804/N01805 (Kolada:N01804+N01805) · 2014–2025 · Data status: complete / derived

Source: Beräknat av SVERIGEFAKTA ur SCB via Kolada N01804/N01805 · 2014–2025 · Method · Report an error

No compatible national figure and municipal ranking are available for this indicator.

Migration flows

In-migration to the municipality

8,422 people(2025)

20142025

In-migration to the municipality, Örebro — 2014–2025 (personer)
Year	Value (personer)
2014	7,872
2015	7,817
2016	8,362
2017	9,699
2018	9,408
2019	8,877
2020	8,156
2021	8,346
2022	9,011
2023	8,888
2024	8,958
2025	8,422

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Source: SCB via Kolada N01801 (Kolada:N01801) · 2014–2025 · Data status: complete / observed

Source: SCB via Kolada N01801 · 2014–2025 · Observation (source value) · Method · Report an error

Örebro: 8,422.0 people · 2025

Sweden: 89,434.0 people · difference −81,012 people

Rank 12 of 290 municipalities with comparable data.

Nearest ranks

Raw values for 2025, ranked from highest to lowest. Equal raw values share a rank. Higher does not necessarily mean better.

9Nacka9,744.0 people · +1,322.0 people
10Järfälla9,162.0 people · +740.0 people
11Helsingborg8,916.0 people · +494.0 people
12Örebro8,422.0 people · 0.0 people
13Botkyrka8,155.0 people · −267.0 people
14Sundbyberg7,740.0 people · −682.0 people
15Haninge7,717.0 people · −705.0 people

Source: SCB via Kolada N01801. Definition: In-migration to the municipality

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Out-migration from the municipality

8,142 people(2025)

20142025

Out-migration from the municipality, Örebro — 2014–2025 (personer)
Year	Value (personer)
2014	6,615
2015	6,921
2016	6,523
2017	6,725
2018	7,011
2019	7,258
2020	8,015
2021	8,468
2022	8,311
2023	7,912
2024	8,550
2025	8,142

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Source: SCB via Kolada N01802 (Kolada:N01802) · 2014–2025 · Data status: complete / observed

Source: SCB via Kolada N01802 · 2014–2025 · Observation (source value) · Method · Report an error

Örebro: 8,142.0 people · 2025

Sweden: 77,483.0 people · difference −69,341 people

Rank 12 of 290 municipalities with comparable data.

Nearest ranks

Raw values for 2025, ranked from highest to lowest. Equal raw values share a rank. Higher does not necessarily mean better.

9Nacka8,532.0 people · +390.0 people
10Helsingborg8,471.0 people · +329.0 people
11Järfälla8,308.0 people · +166.0 people
12Örebro8,142.0 people · 0.0 people
13Haninge7,631.0 people · −511.0 people
14Botkyrka7,611.0 people · −531.0 people
15Sundbyberg7,548.0 people · −594.0 people

Source: SCB via Kolada N01802. Definition: Out-migration from the municipality

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Net migration (in − out)

280 people(2025)

20142025

Net migration (in − out), Örebro — 2014–2025 (personer)
Year	Value (personer)
2014	1,257
2015	896
2016	1,839
2017	2,974
2018	2,397
2019	1,619
2020	141
2021	-122
2022	700
2023	976
2024	408
2025	280

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Source: Beräknat av SVERIGEFAKTA ur SCB via Kolada N01801/N01802 (Kolada:N01801+N01802) · 2014–2025 · Data status: complete / derived

Source: Beräknat av SVERIGEFAKTA ur SCB via Kolada N01801/N01802 · 2014–2025 · Method · Report an error

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Net domestic migration

322 people(2025)

20142025

Net domestic migration, Örebro — 2014–2025 (personer)
Year	Value (personer)
2014	538
2015	314
2016	900
2017	2,157
2018	1,457
2019	809
2020	-179
2021	-381
2022	435
2023	960
2024	328
2025	322

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Source: SCB via Kolada N01964 (Kolada:N01964) · 2014–2025 · Data status: complete / observed

Source: SCB via Kolada N01964 · 2014–2025 · Observation (source value) · Method · Report an error

Örebro: 322.0 people · 2025

Sweden: 0.0 people · difference +322.0 people

Rank 16 of 290 municipalities with comparable data.

Nearest ranks

Raw values for 2025, ranked from highest to lowest. Equal raw values share a rank. Higher does not necessarily mean better.

13Varberg349.0 people · +27.0 people
14Umeå334.0 people · +12.0 people
15Mölndal333.0 people · +11.0 people
16Örebro322.0 people · 0.0 people
17Burlöv311.0 people · −11.0 people
18Borås308.0 people · −14.0 people
19Luleå306.0 people · −16.0 people

Source: SCB via Kolada N01964. Definition: Net domestic migration

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