Categories in Karlstad
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Karlstad
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 878 | 26 years |
| Other membership organizations | 772 | 35 years |
| Real estate | 630 | 29 years |
| Restaurants | 500 | 22 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 498 | 28 years |
| Shopping | 498 | 27 years |
| Unreachable | 478 | 26 years |
| Electronics stores | 419 | 26 years |
| Shopping other | 403 | 26 years |
| Technical construction services | 350 | 28 years |
| Beauty salons | 343 | 25 years |
| Construction of buildings | 310 | 25 years |
| Education | 254 | 24 years |
| Hairdressers | 233 | 25 years |
Karlstad Facts
| Area | 36.3 km² |
| Population | 57,832 |
| Male Population | 27,976 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 29,856 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +22.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +9.6% |
| Median Age | 40 years (Male: 38.2, Female: 41.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $36,713 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 54 |
| Neighborhoods | Skåreberget, Tingvallastaden, Våxnäs, Lamberget, Kronoparken |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 59.37930, 13.50357 |
| Postal Codes | 650 01, 650 02, 650 04, 650 05, 650 07, More |
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Karlstad Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,084 | 50,599 | 52,773 | 57,150 | 57,832 | 57,315 | 56,679 |
| Population Density | 1,296.6 / km² | 1,393.4 / km² | 1,453.3 / km² | 1,573.8 / km² | 1,592.6 / km² | 1,578.4 / km² | 1,560.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKarlstad Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 9.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karlstad | +22.8% | +14.3% | +9.6% |
| Värmland | — | — | — |
| Sweden | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karlstad Median Age
Median Age: 40 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karlstad | 40 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| Värmland | 44 yrs | 45.3 yrs | 42.7 yrs |
| Sweden | 40.8 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 39.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Karlstad Population Density
Population Density: 1,593 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karlstad | 57,832 | 36.3 km² | 1,593 / km² |
| Värmland | 273,192 | 21,904.5 km² | 12.5 / km² |
| Sweden | 9.6 million | 449,151.6 km² | 21.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Karlstad Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Karlstad
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Karlstad
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Karlstad
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Karlstad
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Karlstad
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Karlstad Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $30,219 | $30,638 | $32,688 | $34,941 | $32,912 | $33,397 | $33,772 | $36,713 |
| Total GDP | $1.8B | $1.8B | $2B | $2.1B | $2.1B | $2.2B | $2.2B | $2.4B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Karlstad CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karlstad | 541,708 tn | 9.37 tn | 14,917.9 tons/km² |
| Värmland | 2,619,825 tn | 9.59 tn | 119.6 tons/km² |
| Sweden | 93,354,240 tn | 9.75 tn | 207.8 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Karlstad CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 541,708 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,917.9 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/95 | 9:33 PM | 3.4 | 89.2 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/93 | 7:54 PM | 3.4 | 75.1 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/87 | 5:31 AM | 3 | 96.2 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/86 | 7:47 AM | 3.6 | 63.5 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Karlstad
Karlstad [ˈkɑːrlsta] is a city, the seat of Karlstad Municipality, the capital of Värmland County, and the largest city in the province Värmland in Sweden. The city had 87,000 inhabitants in 2015, and is the 21st biggest municipality in Sweden. Karls..
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