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Västmanlands län in figures

A profile of Västmanlands län from official statistics: 14 figures in 3 sections, each with its period, its change from a year earlier, its rank among similar places where a ranking exists, and its source.

Figures last updated on 2026-10-12.

People

Population in Västmanlands län was 281,158 in 2025, up 0.1% from 2024, and the 9th lowest of 21 areas in Sweden.

Population281,1582025Up 0.1% from 2024The 9th lowest of 21 areas in Sweden
Natural change rate-0.8 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Down 0.1 per 1,000 inhabitants from 2023The 10th highest of 21 areas in Sweden
Median age42.2 years2025Up 0.2 years from 2024The 10th lowest of 21 areas in Sweden
Population aged 65 and over22.3%2025Up 0.2 percentage points from 2024
Population density54.9 inhabitants per km²2024Unchanged from 2023
Net migration including statistical adjustment5632024Compared with 298 in 2023
240K250K260K270K280K290K20012005200920132017202120252001: 256,889 persons2002: 257,957 persons2003: 258,912 persons2004: 260,134 persons2005: 261,005 persons2006: 261,391 persons2007: 248,489 persons2008: 249,193 persons2009: 249,974 persons2010: 251,353 persons2011: 252,756 persons2012: 254,257 persons2013: 256,224 persons2014: 259,054 persons2015: 261,703 persons2016: 264,276 persons2017: 267,629 persons2018: 271,095 persons2019: 273,929 persons2020: 275,845 persons2021: 277,141 persons2022: 278,967 persons2023: 280,713 persons2024: 280,813 persons2025: 281,158 persons
Population, 2001 to 2025. persons. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). Population and demography statistics and rankings

Economy

GDP (euros) in Västmanlands län was €11.31 billion in 2024, up 3.8% from 2023, and the 7th lowest of 21 areas in Sweden.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€11.31 billion2024Up 3.8% from 2023The 7th lowest of 21 areas in Sweden
GDP per capita€40,0002024Up 3.6% from 2023Tied for the 4th lowest of 21 areas in Sweden
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)85%2024Unchanged from 2023Tied for the 4th lowest of 21 areas in Sweden
6,0008,00010K12K20002004200820122016202020242000: 7,027 EUR million2001: 6,433 EUR million2002: 6,769 EUR million2003: 6,997 EUR million2004: 7,241 EUR million2005: 7,265 EUR million2006: 7,839 EUR million2007: 8,369 EUR million2008: 8,120 EUR million2009: 7,001 EUR million2010: 8,538 EUR million2011: 9,360 EUR million2012: 9,624 EUR million2013: 10,080 EUR million2014: 9,722 EUR million2015: 10,329 EUR million2016: 10,397 EUR million2017: 10,674 EUR million2018: 10,309 EUR million2019: 10,111 EUR million2020: 10,175 EUR million2021: 11,211 EUR million2022: 11,472 EUR million2023: 10,896 EUR million2024: 11,305 EUR million
Gross domestic product (GDP), 2000 to 2024. EUR million. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). Economy statistics and rankings

Business and tourism

Active enterprises in Västmanlands län were 17,669 in 2023, up 2.6% from 2022, and the 7th lowest of 21 areas in Sweden.

Active enterprises17,6692023Up 2.6% from 2022The 7th lowest of 21 areas in Sweden
Enterprise births1,5102023Down 9.5% from 2022The 11th highest of 21 areas in Sweden
Nights spent in tourist accommodation983,2472025Up 1.9% from 2024The 3rd lowest of 21 areas in Sweden
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)93,3422025Up 11% from 2024
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms68,2762025Up 13.2% from 2024
17K18K19K20K21K2021202220232021: 20,910 count2022: 17,214 count2023: 17,669 count
Active enterprises, 2021 to 2023. count. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprises, number (bd_size_r).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprises, number (bd_size_r); Eurostat, European Commission, Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprise births, number (bd_size_r); Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Guest nights spent at short-stay accommodation offered via online platforms by NUTS 3 region, residents and non-residents (tour_ce_oan3). Companies statistics and rankings

Sources and citations

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  1. Eurostat. Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanaggr3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  2. Eurostat. Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  3. Eurostat. Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  4. Eurostat. Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_d3dens/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  5. Eurostat. Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  6. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  7. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  8. Eurostat. GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  9. Eurostat. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprises, number (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  10. Eurostat. Business demography by size class and NUTS 3 region, industry, construction and market services, all size classes, enterprise births, number (bd_size_r). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/bd_size_r/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  11. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
  12. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  13. Eurostat. Guest nights spent at short-stay accommodation offered via online platforms by NUTS 3 region, residents and non-residents (tour_ce_oan3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_ce_oan3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.

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