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Skara Municipality – facts, statistics, and insights

Skara Municipality is located in the fertile province of Västergötland and is known for its rich traditions, cultural heritage, and proximity to both natural experiences and larger cities. With a history spanning over a thousand years, and as one of Sweden's oldest towns, Skara offers both small-town charm and opportunities for business, education, and family life. Here, vibrant countryside blends with historical sites and modern community functions.

Population and Demographics

Skara Municipality has approximately 18,000 residents, the majority of whom live in the central town of Skara. The municipality has a balanced distribution between younger and older generations, but like many other small towns in Sweden, Skara has seen a slight increase in its elderly population in recent years. At the same time, the municipality attracts families with children due to its natural surroundings, schools, and active community life. Immigration has also contributed to greater diversity within the population.

It is fascinating that Skara, despite its small size, has such a clear historical character that continues to influence the daily life of its residents and the identity of the municipality.

– statsskuld.se

Tax, Welfare, and Municipal Services

The total municipal tax in Skara is 21.9%, with a county council tax of 11.48%. The burial fee is 0.29%, and members of the Church of Sweden pay an additional 1.37% church fee. This means the tax burden excluding church fee is 33.38%, which is somewhat lower than in many other smaller municipalities. Tax revenues are used for everything from schools and elderly care to leisure facilities and infrastructure.

  • A large portion of the tax goes to education – from preschool to high school.
  • Care and support for the elderly is another major area, especially important in a municipality with a growing elderly population.
  • Culture, leisure, and community activities are prioritized, reflected in the wide range of activities and events.

Skara actively works towards high service levels and good accessibility, both in the urban area and in rural parts. Challenges exist, as in many municipalities, in meeting future needs in schools and elderly care – but Skara has often succeeded in combining cost-effectiveness with quality.

Economy and Labor Market

Skara has a stable economy and a diverse labor market. The municipality is one of the larger employers, but there are also many small businesses and a strong agricultural sector. Proximity to Skövde, Lidköping, and other larger towns makes it possible for many to commute, broadening employment opportunities. The largest private employers are in trade, manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. Unemployment is close to the national average, and the municipality focuses on creating more jobs within green industries and tourism.

Education and Business

Skara is known for its educational opportunities, notably the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and the historic Cathedral School. The municipality offers a wide range of primary schools and preschools, and collaborates with local businesses for internships and work experience. An entrepreneurial spirit characterizes the business environment, with companies in agriculture, technology, and services playing important roles.

Geography and Attractions

Skara is situated in the middle of the Västgöta plains, close to Lake Hornborga – famous for its cranes – and beautiful oak landscapes. The municipality attracts visitors with Skara Cathedral, Västergötland Museum, and the well-known Skara Sommarland amusement park. Cycling and hiking trails, as well as proximity to nature reserves, make the area attractive for outdoor activities year-round. Skara's location along the E20 motorway and good transportation links make it easy to reach, whether from Gothenburg or Stockholm.

FAQ about Skara Municipality

  • What is the municipal tax rate in Skara?
    The municipal tax rate is 21.9% (total tax burden excluding church fee: 33.38%).
  • Who are the largest employers?
    The municipality itself, followed by companies in agriculture, trade, manufacturing, and tourism.
  • What does Skara invest in within welfare?
    Education, elderly care, and an active culture and association life.
  • What attractions are there?
    Skara Cathedral, Skara Sommarland, Lake Hornborga, and Västergötland Museum.
Your net salary in Skara
  • The employer pays

    Total cost to the employer

    51 852 kr
  • Employer fee

    This is a fee your employer pays

    -12 052 kr
  • Your gross salary

    This is your salary before deductions, taxes, and fees.

    = 39 800 kr
  • Basic Allowance

    A deduction that lowers taxable income.

    -1 442 kr
  • Taxable income

    This is what taxes and fees are calculated on

    =38 358 kr
  • Employment tax credit

    A tax reduction on earned income, intended to increase work incentives by reducing the tax burden.

    +3 699 kr
  • Municipal tax

    The municipal tax in Skara är 21.9%

    -8 400 kr
  • County tax

    The tax in your county is 11.48%

    -4 404 kr
  • State income tax

    An extra 20 percent tax is levied on income above that 625 800 kr per year

    -0 kr
  • Church fee

    If you are a member of the Church of Sweden, you also pay church fees

    -0 kr
  • Burial fee

    A mandatory fee charged by Skara domkyrkoförs. stift (i din kommun) 0.29%

    -111 kr

  • Your net salary

    This is what you get to keep after taxes and fees

    30 584 kr
  • Taxes & Fees

    This is what you and the employer paid in total in taxes and fees

    21 268 kr
Tax rates in Sweden 2025 in municipalities, counties and the whole country
Municipality Municipal County council Total
UPPLANDS VÄSBY 19.42% 12.38% 32.83%
VALLENTUNA 18.9% 12.38% 32.31%
ÖSTERÅKER 16.6% 12.38% 30.01%
VÄRMDÖ 18.98% 12.38% 32.39%
JÄRFÄLLA 19.24% 12.38% 32.65%
EKERÖ 19.22% 12.38% 32.63%
HUDDINGE 19.47% 12.38% 32.88%
BOTKYRKA 20.05% 12.38% 33.46%
SALEM 19.67% 12.38% 33.08%
HANINGE 19.45% 12.38% 32.86%
TYRESÖ 19.5% 12.38% 32.91%
UPPLANDS-BRO 19.4% 12.38% 32.81%
NYKVARN 19.97% 12.38% 33.38%
TÄBY 17.55% 12.38% 30.96%
DANDERYD 18.25% 12.38% 31.66%
SOLLENTUNA 18.12% 12.38% 31.53%
STOCKHOLM 18.22% 12.38% 31.63%
SÖDERTÄLJE 20.15% 12.38% 33.56%
NACKA 17.88% 12.38% 31.29%
SUNDBYBERG 19.25% 12.38% 32.66%
SOLNA 17.37% 12.38% 30.78%
LIDINGÖ 17.34% 12.38% 30.75%
VAXHOLM 19.3% 12.38% 32.71%
NORRTÄLJE 19.72% 12.38% 33.13%
SIGTUNA 19.7% 12.38% 33.11%
NYNÄSHAMN 19.85% 12.38% 33.26%
HÅBO 21.59% 11.71% 34.69%
ÄLVKARLEBY 22.69% 11.71% 35.79%
KNIVSTA 20.91% 11.71% 34.01%
HEBY 22.5% 11.71% 35.6%
TIERP 21.29% 11.71% 34.39%
UPPSALA 21.14% 11.71% 34.24%
ENKÖPING 21.34% 11.71% 34.44%
ÖSTHAMMAR 21.64% 11.71% 34.74%
VINGÅKER 22.67% 10.83% 34.9%
GNESTA 22.12% 10.83% 34.35%
NYKÖPING 21.42% 10.83% 33.65%
OXELÖSUND 22.22% 10.83% 34.45%
FLEN 22.27% 10.83% 34.5%
KATRINEHOLM 22.12% 10.83% 34.35%
ESKILSTUNA 22.02% 10.83% 34.25%
STRÄNGNÄS 21.67% 10.83% 33.9%
TROSA 21.3% 10.83% 33.53%
ÖDESHÖG 22.4% 11.55% 35.37%
YDRE 22.55% 11.55% 35.52%
KINDA 21.45% 11.55% 34.42%
BOXHOLM 21.82% 11.55% 34.79%
ÅTVIDABERG 22.39% 11.55% 35.36%
FINSPÅNG 22.15% 11.55% 35.12%
VALDEMARSVIK 22.48% 11.55% 35.45%
LINKÖPING 20.2% 11.55% 33.17%
NORRKÖPING 21.75% 11.55% 34.72%
SÖDERKÖPING 21.98% 11.55% 34.95%
MOTALA 21.7% 11.55% 34.67%
VADSTENA 22.8% 11.55% 35.77%
MJÖLBY 21.9% 11.55% 34.87%
ANEBY 22.09% 11.76% 35.32%
GNOSJÖ 22.24% 11.76% 35.47%
MULLSJÖ 22.34% 11.76% 35.57%
HABO 22.17% 11.76% 35.4%
GISLAVED 21.99% 11.76% 35.22%
VAGGERYD 21.49% 11.76% 34.72%
JÖNKÖPING 21.64% 11.76% 34.87%
NÄSSJÖ 22.54% 11.76% 35.77%
VÄRNAMO 21.52% 11.76% 34.75%
SÄVSJÖ 21.92% 11.76% 35.15%
VETLANDA 22.01% 11.76% 35.24%
EKSJÖ 22.26% 11.76% 35.49%
TRANÅS 22.01% 11.76% 35.24%
UPPVIDINGE 21.8% 12% 35.26%
LESSEBO 21.81% 12% 35.27%
TINGSRYD 22% 12% 35.46%
ALVESTA 21.42% 12% 34.88%
ÄLMHULT 21.86% 12% 35.32%
MARKARYD 21.31% 12% 34.77%
VÄXJÖ 20.19% 12% 33.65%
LJUNGBY 21.07% 12% 34.53%
HÖGSBY 22.21% 11.86% 35.62%
TORSÅS 21.93% 11.86% 35.34%
MÖRBYLÅNGA 22.21% 11.86% 35.62%
HULTSFRED 21.91% 11.86% 35.32%
MÖNSTERÅS 22.21% 11.86% 35.62%
EMMABODA 21.96% 11.86% 35.37%
KALMAR 21.81% 11.86% 35.22%
NYBRO 22.33% 11.86% 35.74%
OSKARSHAMN 22.35% 11.86% 35.76%
VÄSTERVIK 21.16% 11.86% 34.57%
VIMMERBY 22.36% 11.86% 35.77%
BORGHOLM 21.58% 11.86% 34.99%
GOTLAND 33.6% 0% 35.49%
OLOFSTRÖM 21.71% 12.04% 35.09%
KARLSKRONA 21.65% 12.04% 35.03%
RONNEBY 21.64% 12.04% 35.02%
KARLSHAMN 22.06% 12.04% 35.44%
SÖLVESBORG 21.82% 12.04% 35.2%
SVALÖV 20.74% 11.18% 33.26%
STAFFANSTORP 19.09% 11.18% 31.61%
BURLÖV 20.09% 11.18% 32.61%
VELLINGE 18.5% 11.18% 31.02%
ÖSTRA GÖINGE 20.99% 11.18% 33.51%
ÖRKELLJUNGA 19.06% 11.18% 31.58%
BJUV 20.99% 11.18% 33.51%
KÄVLINGE 18.51% 11.18% 31.03%
LOMMA 19.64% 11.18% 32.16%
SVEDALA 20.24% 11.18% 32.76%
SKURUP 20.42% 11.18% 32.94%
SJÖBO 20.92% 11.18% 33.44%
HÖRBY 21.08% 11.18% 33.6%
HÖÖR 21.75% 11.18% 34.27%
TOMELILLA 20.61% 11.18% 33.13%
BROMÖLLA 22.56% 11.18% 35.08%
OSBY 22.81% 11.18% 35.33%
PERSTORP 20.81% 11.18% 33.33%
KLIPPAN 20.75% 11.18% 33.27%
ÅSTORP 20.29% 11.18% 32.81%
BÅSTAD 20.23% 11.18% 32.75%
MALMÖ 21.24% 11.18% 33.76%
LUND 21.24% 11.18% 33.76%
LANDSKRONA 20.24% 11.18% 32.76%
HELSINGBORG 20.21% 11.18% 32.73%
HÖGANÄS 19.73% 11.18% 32.25%
ESLÖV 20.54% 11.18% 33.06%
YSTAD 20.11% 11.18% 32.63%
TRELLEBORG 20.4% 11.18% 32.92%
KRISTIANSTAD 21.46% 11.18% 33.98%
SIMRISHAMN 20.51% 11.18% 33.03%
ÄNGELHOLM 20.29% 11.18% 32.81%
HÄSSLEHOLM 21.2% 11.18% 33.72%
HYLTE 22.45% 11.4% 35.31%
HALMSTAD 20.98% 11.4% 33.84%
LAHOLM 21.4% 11.4% 34.26%
FALKENBERG 21.1% 11.4% 33.96%
VARBERG 20.33% 11.4% 33.19%
KUNGSBACKA 21.33% 11.4% 34.19%
HÄRRYDA 20.5% 11.48% 33.35%
PARTILLE 19.91% 11.48% 32.76%
ÖCKERÖ 21.56% 11.48% 34.41%
STENUNGSUND 21.64% 11.48% 34.49%
TJÖRN 21.71% 11.48% 34.56%
ORUST 22.31% 11.48% 35.16%
SOTENÄS 21.99% 11.48% 34.84%
MUNKEDAL 23.38% 11.48% 36.23%
TANUM 21.56% 11.48% 34.41%
DALS-ED 23.21% 11.48% 36.06%
FÄRGELANDA 22.91% 11.48% 35.76%
ALE 21.37% 11.48% 34.22%
LERUM 20.65% 11.48% 33.5%
VÅRGÅRDA 21.61% 11.48% 34.46%
BOLLEBYGD 21.59% 11.48% 34.44%
GRÄSTORP 21.99% 11.48% 34.84%
ESSUNGA 21.57% 11.48% 34.42%
KARLSBORG 21.32% 11.48% 34.17%
GULLSPÅNG 22.49% 11.48% 35.34%
TRANEMO 21.5% 11.48% 34.35%
BENGTSFORS 22.92% 11.48% 35.77%
MELLERUD 22.6% 11.48% 35.45%
LILLA EDET 22.37% 11.48% 35.22%
MARK 21.51% 11.48% 34.36%
SVENLJUNGA 22.05% 11.48% 34.9%
HERRLJUNGA 21.94% 11.48% 34.79%
VARA 21.77% 11.48% 34.62%
GÖTENE 22.12% 11.48% 34.97%
TIBRO 21.71% 11.48% 34.56%
TÖREBODA 21.72% 11.48% 34.57%
GÖTEBORG 21.12% 11.48% 33.97%
MÖLNDAL 20.51% 11.48% 33.36%
KUNGÄLV 21.44% 11.48% 34.29%
LYSEKIL 22.46% 11.48% 35.31%
UDDEVALLA 22.16% 11.48% 35.01%
STRÖMSTAD 21.91% 11.48% 34.76%
VÄNERSBORG 22.21% 11.48% 35.06%
TROLLHÄTTAN 22.36% 11.48% 35.21%
ALINGSÅS 21.36% 11.48% 34.21%
BORÅS 21.31% 11.48% 34.16%
ULRICEHAMN 21.05% 11.48% 33.9%
ÅMÅL 22.46% 11.48% 35.31%
MARIESTAD 21.26% 11.48% 34.11%
LIDKÖPING 21.26% 11.48% 34.11%
SKARA 21.9% 11.48% 34.75%
SKÖVDE 21.61% 11.48% 34.46%
HJO 22% 11.48% 34.85%
TIDAHOLM 22.07% 11.48% 34.92%
FALKÖPING 21.95% 11.48% 34.8%
KIL 22.35% 12.28% 36.06%
EDA 22.27% 12.28% 35.98%
TORSBY 22.02% 12.28% 35.73%
STORFORS 22.7% 12.28% 36.41%
HAMMARÖ 22.92% 12.28% 36.63%
MUNKFORS 22.02% 12.28% 35.73%
FORSHAGA 22.35% 12.28% 36.06%
GRUMS 22.5% 12.28% 36.21%
ÅRJÄNG 21.97% 12.28% 35.68%
SUNNE 21.62% 12.28% 35.33%
KARLSTAD 21.27% 12.28% 34.98%
KRISTINEHAMN 21.97% 12.28% 35.68%
FILIPSTAD 22.27% 12.28% 35.98%
HAGFORS 22.02% 12.28% 35.73%
ARVIKA 21.75% 12.28% 35.46%
SÄFFLE 21.52% 12.28% 35.23%
LEKEBERG 22.43% 12.3% 36.06%
LAXÅ 22.7% 12.3% 36.33%
HALLSBERG 21.55% 12.3% 35.18%
DEGERFORS 23% 12.3% 36.63%
HÄLLEFORS 22.05% 12.3% 35.68%
LJUSNARSBERG 21.5% 12.3% 35.13%
ÖREBRO 21.35% 12.3% 34.98%
KUMLA 21.54% 12.3% 35.17%
ASKERSUND 21.85% 12.3% 35.48%
KARLSKOGA 22% 12.3% 35.63%
NORA 22.25% 12.3% 35.88%
LINDESBERG 22.3% 12.3% 35.93%
SKINNSKATTEBERG 22.46% 10.88% 34.69%
SURAHAMMAR 22.31% 10.88% 34.54%
KUNGSÖR 22.03% 10.88% 34.26%
HALLSTAHAMMAR 21.81% 10.88% 34.04%
NORBERG 22.66% 10.88% 34.89%
VÄSTERÅS 20.36% 10.88% 32.59%
SALA 22.31% 10.88% 34.54%
FAGERSTA 22.11% 10.88% 34.34%
KÖPING 22.16% 10.88% 34.39%
ARBOGA 22.41% 10.88% 34.64%
VANSBRO 22.29% 11.99% 35.72%
MALUNG-SÄLEN 22.56% 11.99% 35.99%
GAGNEF 22.28% 11.99% 35.71%
LEKSAND 21.81% 11.99% 35.24%
RÄTTVIK 21.81% 11.99% 35.24%
ORSA 22.31% 11.99% 35.74%
ÄLVDALEN 22.78% 11.99% 36.21%
SMEDJEBACKEN 22.45% 11.99% 35.88%
MORA 22.33% 11.99% 35.76%
FALUN 22.06% 11.99% 35.49%
BORLÄNGE 22.41% 11.99% 35.84%
SÄTER 22.31% 11.99% 35.74%
HEDEMORA 22.16% 11.99% 35.59%
AVESTA 21.96% 11.99% 35.39%
LUDVIKA 22.06% 11.99% 35.49%
OCKELBO 22.76% 11.51% 35.62%
HOFORS 22.86% 11.51% 35.72%
OVANÅKER 21.86% 11.51% 34.72%
NORDANSTIG 22.51% 11.51% 35.37%
LJUSDAL 22.36% 11.51% 35.22%
GÄVLE 22.26% 11.51% 35.12%
SANDVIKEN 21.61% 11.51% 34.47%
SÖDERHAMN 21.66% 11.51% 34.52%
BOLLNÄS 21.86% 11.51% 34.72%
HUDIKSVALL 21.61% 11.51% 34.47%
ÅNGE 23.33% 11.29% 36.33%
TIMRÅ 23.19% 11.29% 36.19%
HÄRNÖSAND 23.34% 11.29% 36.34%
SUNDSVALL 22.59% 11.29% 35.59%
KRAMFORS 23.14% 11.29% 36.14%
SOLLEFTEÅ 23.39% 11.29% 36.39%
ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK 22.71% 11.29% 35.71%
RAGUNDA 23.22% 11.7% 36.61%
BRÄCKE 23.39% 11.7% 36.78%
KROKOM 22.17% 11.7% 35.56%
STRÖMSUND 23.22% 11.7% 36.61%
ÅRE 22.22% 11.7% 35.61%
BERG 22.52% 11.7% 35.91%
HÄRJEDALEN 22.47% 11.7% 35.86%
ÖSTERSUND 22.02% 11.7% 35.41%
NORDMALING 23.25% 11.35% 35.99%
BJURHOLM 23.15% 11.35% 35.89%
VINDELN 23.35% 11.35% 36.09%
ROBERTSFORS 23.15% 11.35% 35.89%
NORSJÖ 23.35% 11.35% 36.09%
MALÅ 23.35% 11.35% 36.09%
STORUMAN 23.1% 11.35% 35.84%
SORSELE 23.6% 11.35% 36.34%
DOROTEA 23.8% 11.35% 36.54%
VÄNNÄS 23.35% 11.35% 36.09%
VILHELMINA 23.65% 11.35% 36.39%
ÅSELE 23.6% 11.35% 36.34%
UMEÅ 22.8% 11.35% 35.54%
LYCKSELE 23.05% 11.35% 35.79%
SKELLEFTEÅ 22.6% 11.35% 35.34%
ARVIDSJAUR 22.8% 11.34% 35.43%
ARJEPLOG 23.5% 11.34% 36.13%
JOKKMOKK 22.95% 11.34% 35.58%
ÖVERKALIX 22.8% 11.34% 35.43%
KALIX 22.55% 11.34% 35.18%
ÖVERTORNEÅ 22.5% 11.34% 35.13%
PAJALA 23.4% 11.34% 36.03%
GÄLLIVARE 22.55% 11.34% 35.18%
ÄLVSBYN 22.45% 11.34% 35.08%
LULEÅ 22.5% 11.34% 35.13%
PITEÅ 22.25% 11.34% 34.88%
BODEN 22.6% 11.34% 35.23%
HAPARANDA 22.5% 11.34% 35.13%
KIRUNA 23.05% 11.34% 35.68%
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