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Population & demographics in Vara Municipality

Key facts

  • Population (31 Dec) in Vara increased from 15,662 people (2015) to 16,011 people (2025).

    Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) · 2015–2025

Population, age structure, births and net internal migration in Vara. 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 Vara

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

Short answer: Vara in figures

  • Population (31 Dec): 16,011 people (2025). Change since 2020: −0.5 % (relative change).

    Source: SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME)

  • Natural change (births − deaths): -35.0 people (2025). Change since 2020: −4.0 people.

    Source: Beräknat av SVERIGEFAKTA ur SCB via Kolada N01804/N01805

  • Net migration (in − out): -43.0 people (2025). Change since 2020: −133.0 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)
16,011 people
2025 · −0.5 % vs 2020
Natural change (births − deaths)
-35.0 people
2025 · −4.0 people vs 2020
Net migration (in − out)
-43.0 people
2025 · −133.0 people vs 2020
Population density22.9 inv/km²2025 · Beräknat av SVERIGEFAKTA ur SCB BefolkningCKM (000007ME) och landareal (Kolada N02993)

Population & growth

Population (31 Dec)

16,011 people(2025)

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

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

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

Annual population change

-77.0 people(2025)

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

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

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

Population change, 5 years

-0.53 %(2025)

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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

2.23 %(2025)

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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 (%)

21.7 %(2025)

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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

Vara: 21.7 % · 2025

Sweden: 22.4 % · difference −0.7 pp

Rank 159 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.

  1. 156Linköping21.7 % · +0.0 pp
  2. 157Nordanstig21.7 % · +0.0 pp
  3. 158Hörby21.7 % · +0.0 pp
  4. 159Vara21.7 % · 0.0 pp
  5. 160Hjo21.6 % · −0.1 pp
  6. 161Hultsfred21.6 % · −0.1 pp
  7. 162Sundsvall21.6 % · −0.1 pp

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

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Residents aged 20–64, share (%)

53.0 %(2025)

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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

Vara: 53.0 % · 2025

Sweden: 56.5 % · difference −3.5 pp

Rank 108 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.

  1. 105Hallsberg53.0 % · +0.1 pp
  2. 106Falun53.0 % · +0.1 pp
  3. 107Herrljunga53.0 % · +0.1 pp
  4. 108Vara53.0 % · 0.0 pp
  5. 109Årjäng53.0 % · −0.0 pp
  6. 110Höör52.9 % · −0.0 pp
  7. 111Oskarshamn52.9 % · −0.0 pp

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

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Residents aged 65–79, share (%)

17.8 %(2025)

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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

Vara: 17.8 % · 2025

Sweden: 14.6 % · difference +3.1 pp

Rank 142 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.

  1. 139Tierp17.8 % · +0.0 pp
  2. 140Uppvidinge17.8 % · +0.0 pp
  3. 141Örnsköldsvik17.8 % · +0.0 pp
  4. 142Vara17.8 % · 0.0 pp
  5. 143Piteå17.7 % · −0.0 pp
  6. 144Lessebo17.7 % · −0.0 pp
  7. 145Lycksele17.7 % · −0.1 pp

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

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Residents aged 80+, share (%)

7.54 %(2025)

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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

Vara: 7.5 % · 2025

Sweden: 6.4 % · difference +1.1 pp

Rank 175 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.

  1. 172Varberg7.6 % · +0.0 pp
  2. 173Lycksele7.5 % · +0.0 pp
  3. 174Sävsjö7.5 % · +0.0 pp
  4. 175Vara7.5 % · 0.0 pp
  5. 176Trosa7.5 % · −0.0 pp
  6. 177Vaxholm7.5 % · −0.0 pp
  7. 178Mullsjö7.5 % · −0.0 pp

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

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Demographic dependency ratio

0.89 ratio(2025)

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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

Vara: 0.89 ratio · 2025

Sweden: 0.77 ratio · difference +0.12 ratio

Rank 183 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.

  1. 180Höör0.89 ratio · +0.00 ratio
  2. 181Oskarshamn0.89 ratio · +0.00 ratio
  3. 182Årjäng0.89 ratio · +0.00 ratio
  4. 183Vara0.89 ratio · 0.00 ratio
  5. 184Falun0.89 ratio · −0.00 ratio
  6. 185Hallsberg0.89 ratio · −0.00 ratio
  7. 186Herrljunga0.89 ratio · −0.00 ratio

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

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Births, deaths & natural change

Births, number

124 people(2025)

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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

Vara: 124.0 people · 2025

Sweden: 97,491.0 people · difference −97,367 people

Rank 152 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.

  1. =148Lilla Edet127.0 people · +3.0 people
  2. 150Sollefteå126.0 people · +2.0 people
  3. 151Tidaholm125.0 people · +1.0 people
  4. 152Vara124.0 people · 0.0 people
  5. =153Mörbylånga123.0 people · −1.0 people
  6. =153Tjörn123.0 people · −1.0 people
  7. =155Kramfors121.0 people · −3.0 people

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

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Deaths, number

159 people(2025)

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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

Vara: 159.0 people · 2025

Sweden: 92,212.0 people · difference −92,053 people

Shared rank 162 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.

  1. =160Burlöv160.0 people · +1.0 people
  2. =160Strömsund160.0 people · +1.0 people
  3. =162Skurup159.0 people · 0.0 people
  4. =162Vara159.0 people · 0.0 people
  5. =164Fagersta158.0 people · −1.0 people
  6. =164Mörbylånga158.0 people · −1.0 people
  7. 166Askersund156.0 people · −3.0 people

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

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Natural change (births − deaths)

-35.0 people(2025)

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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

791 people(2025)

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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

Vara: 791.0 people · 2025

Sweden: 89,434.0 people · difference −88,643 people

Rank 156 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.

  1. 153Orust819.0 people · +28.0 people
  2. 154Heby806.0 people · +15.0 people
  3. 155Söderhamn793.0 people · +2.0 people
  4. 156Vara791.0 people · 0.0 people
  5. 157Trosa789.0 people · −2.0 people
  6. 158Strömstad788.0 people · −3.0 people
  7. 159Östra Göinge779.0 people · −12.0 people

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

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Out-migration from the municipality

834 people(2025)

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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

Vara: 834.0 people · 2025

Sweden: 77,483.0 people · difference −76,649 people

Rank 154 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.

  1. =150Vaxholm843.0 people · +9.0 people
  2. 152Tomelilla841.0 people · +7.0 people
  3. 153Krokom837.0 people · +3.0 people
  4. 154Vara834.0 people · 0.0 people
  5. 155Hammarö821.0 people · −13.0 people
  6. =156Söderköping794.0 people · −40.0 people
  7. =156Tjörn794.0 people · −40.0 people

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

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Net migration (in − out)

-43.0 people(2025)

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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

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

Net domestic migration

-67.0 people(2025)

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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

Vara: -67.0 people · 2025

Sweden: 0.0 people · difference −67.0 people

Shared rank 223 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.

  1. =223Bengtsfors-67.0 people · 0.0 people
  2. =223Katrineholm-67.0 people · 0.0 people
  3. =223Mariestad-67.0 people · 0.0 people
  4. =223Vara-67.0 people · 0.0 people
  5. 227Robertsfors-68.0 people · −1.0 people
  6. =228Nässjö-69.0 people · −2.0 people
  7. =228Surahammar-69.0 people · −2.0 people

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

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Deep dive

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