Categories in Skara
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Skara
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 148 | 28 years |
| Shopping other | 146 | 28 years |
| Other membership organizations | 131 | 37 years |
| Corporate management | 95 | 26 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 92 | 29 years |
| Shopping | 82 | 27 years |
| Unreachable | 80 | 30 years |
| Construction of buildings | 71 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 67 | 26 years |
| Education | 58 | 29 years |
| Electronics stores | 47 | 23 years |
| Farming | 47 | 26 years |
| Beauty salons | 44 | 24 years |
| Technical construction services | 44 | 29 years |
Skara Facts
| Area | 7.4 km² |
| Population | 8,976 |
| Male Population | 4,253 (47.4%) |
| Female Population | 4,723 (52.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -35.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -20.9% |
| Median Age | 42.7 years (Male: 41.9, Female: 43.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $50,958 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Skara, Norra Skara, Södra Skara |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 58.38659, 13.43836 |
| Postal Codes | 532 01, 532 20, 532 21, 532 22, 532 23, More |
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Skara Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,944 | 12,345 | 11,348 | 10,178 | 8,976 | 9,060 | 8,900 |
| Population Density | 1,874.8 / km² | 1,659.8 / km² | 1,525.8 / km² | 1,368.5 / km² | 1,206.9 / km² | 1,218.2 / km² | 1,196.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSkara Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 20.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skara | -35.6% | -27.3% | -20.9% |
| Västra Götaland County | — | — | — |
| Sweden | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Skara Median Age
Median Age: 42.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skara | 42.7 yrs | 43.4 yrs | 41.9 yrs |
| Västra Götaland County | 40.5 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.5 yrs |
| Sweden | 40.8 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 39.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Skara Population Density
Population Density: 1,207 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skara | 8,976 | 7.4 km² | 1,207 / km² |
| Västra Götaland County | 1.6 million | 34,528 km² | 47.1 / 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
Skara Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Skara
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Skara
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Skara
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
Skara Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $27,066 | $25,840 | $31,314 | $35,678 | $36,213 | $46,623 | $43,707 | $50,958 |
| Total GDP | $50.8M | $49.6M | $60.3M | $73.3M | $73M | $101.3M | $107.8M | $126.7M |
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
Skara CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skara | 88,498 tn | 9.86 tn | 11,898.9 tons/km² |
| Västra Götaland County | 13,696,504 tn | 8.41 tn | 396.7 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
Skara CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 88,498 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.86 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,898.9 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 | 43 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/86 | 7:47 AM | 3.6 | 47.6 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/86 | 2:45 PM | 3.4 | 28.3 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/86 | 1:50 PM | 4.8 | 22.3 km | 10,000 m | Sweden | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Skara
Skara is a locality and the seat of Skara Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 18,580 inhabitants in 2013. Despite its small size, it is one of the oldest cities in Sweden, and has a long educational and ecclesiastical history. One of Sw..
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