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JÖNKÖPING
In the heart of southern Sweden
Jönköping is strategically located in Sweden.
The municipality is surrounding the southern tip of lake Vättern.
You can enjoy the city pulse, the beach life as well as nature close by.
The city is expanding and the planning is made to meet future challenges
and investments from society.
Oslo 454 km
Göteborg 148 km
Köpenhamn 285 km
Stockholm 323 km
Quick facts
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Approx. 132 300 inhabitants
Average age 40,3 years old
41,7% have a higher education degree
12 593 registered businesses
- Among others Husqvarna AB, IKEA,
SAAB-koncernen and Arla Foods.
A university with four schools
A commuting city
Largest areas are Jönköping, Gränna,
Huskvarna
Numerous associations
Population
Population growth 1950–2014
140 000
Population
130,000
125,000
130 000
120 000
115,000
2005
110,000
110 000
105,000
100,000
100 000
2013
2008
120,000
Municipality reform
1971
1995
1989
1969
1965
90 000
80 000
70 000
1950
1955
1960
1965
1970
1975
1980
1985
1990
1995
2000
132,140
2005
2010
2014
Population pyramid - 2014
In-, out- and net migration
1975–2014
Number
7 000
6,614 in-migrants
6 000
5 000
In-migration
4 000
3 000
2 000
1 000
0
-1 000
1975
1980
1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
In-, out- and net migration
1975–2014
Number
7 000
6,614 in-migrants
6 000
5,782 out-migrants
5 000
In-migration
4 000
Out-migration
3 000
2 000
1 000
0
-1 000
1975
1980
1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
In-, out- and net migration
1975–2014
Number
7 000
6,614 in-migrants
6 000
5,782 out-migrants
5 000
In-migration
4 000
Out-migration
3 000
2 000
Net migration
1 000
832 net migration
0
-1 000
1975
1980
1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
Education
Number of compulsory and upper
secondary schools and pupils
Compulsory school
Upper secondary school
Municipal schools
Independent schools
49
(11 365 pupils)
11 (1 570 pupils)
(4 915 pupils)
9 (910 pupils)
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Percentage of population with post secondary education 2013
(ages 25-64)
Percent
50,0
40,4
41,7
Sweden
Jönköping
40,0
30,0
20,0
10,0
0,0
Jönköping University
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Jönköping International Business School
School of Engineering
School of Education and Communication
School of Health Sciences
All four schools are research oriented and offer bachelor, master and PhD
level education.
9 632
Students
174
Doctoral
students
52
Professors
Ca 1500
International
students
From 80
countries
Labour market
Labour market
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Employment rate (20-64 years):
Jönköping:
Sweden:
79.3 percent
77.1 percent
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Jönköping has the ninth largest labour
force in the country with a daytime
population of over 68,000
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12,200 commuting to Jönköping
8,200 commuting from Jönköping,
amounts to 4,000 net commuters
Employed by area of work 2013
(night-time population ages 20-64)
Health care and social welfare
Manufacturing industry
Trade
Education and research
Finance and business service
Public administration
Transportation and storage
Construction
Personal and cultural services
Accomodation and food service activities
Municipality
Information and communication
Whole country
Real estate service
Finance and insurance
Agriculture,forestry, fishing
Energy production, water supply etc.
Non specified activities
0
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4
6
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Percentage
Largest employers in Jönköping
Jönköping Municipality
Region Jönköping Län
Husqvarna AB
IKEA
Jönköping University
Swedish Board of Agriculture
Saab Jönköping
Arla Foods
Police Force
Post Office
Fläkt Woods AB
KABE
TeliaSonera
10 495
5060
1735
780
770
710
655
520
485
430
395
390
380
Public authorities and regional institutions
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Swedish Board of Agriculture
Swedish Courts
Swedish Forest Agency
County Administrative Board
Jönköping
• Jönköping University
• Ryhov Hospital Jönköping
Industry and
commerce
Industry and Commerce
12 593
companies
5 785
activ AB
75,6%
0-9 employees
762 new
companies
in 2014
The industry varies from logistic/transport, manufacturing, service, IT and
communication. It’s also a centre for fairs and exhibitions.
The strength of Jönköping is the mix of companies. It ranges from start-ups IT
companies to old manufacturing companies with a long history. The technical
development is as important in both types.
Good Morning!
Science Park
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Started 2002
During 2013 had 55 start-ups from students from the Jönköping University
Currently 100 companies
Contributed so far to approx. 1000 new companies in the area
Culture and
Events
Fairs, conferences and congresses
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Elmia Wood – world’s largest fair for the wood industry
Elmia Subcontractor
Scandinavian Caravan Show
Elmia Lastbil – international trade fair for the haulage and transport industry
World Bio Energy
Dreamhack – world’s largest LAN event (Guinness Book of Records)
26 000!
Culture
• Grenna Museum – The Andrée
Expedition – Polar Centre
• Husqvarna Museum
• Jönköpings läns museum
• The Match Museum
• The Bird Museum
Associations
Idrott
• Soccer
• Ice hockey
• Rowing
• Canoeing
• Basketball
• Floorball
Kultur
• Bee-keeping
• Theatre
• Choires
• Art
• Film
• Dancing
Politics
Municipalities, county councils, and regions
•290 municipalities
•20 county councils/regions
•Regions are county councils with increased
responsibility for regional development and
infrastructure.
•Politicians are elected directly by
citizens
•There are municipal and county council
elections every four years in conjunction with the
parliamentary election.
“There are 44 000 elected representatives
in municipalities, county councils and regions.
Of those, approximately 97 % are politicians in their
spare time.”
Source: Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions
Municipal self-government
The municipality has the right to:
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make independent decisions
tax citizens to finance its
activities
Citizens have the right to:
•influence municipal decisions, e.g.
by submitting a citizens proposal
or voting in referendums
•appeal municipal decisions
Source: Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions
Municipal, county council and
regional responsibilities
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Municipalities are responsible for most of the
social services available where we live, such as
schools, childcare, care of the elderly and
disabled, as well as water and waste.
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County councils and regions are responsible
for shared regional activities with an emphasis
on healthcare and regional development.
Source: Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions
The political organisation
Executive departments
Rescue Services
Culture, Leisure and
Sports Department
Municipal Office
Social Welfare
Department
Education
Department
Urban Planning
Department
Technical Services
Environment and
Public Health Dpt
There is 11 400 permanent employees within 350 different work categories within the
Municipality of Jönköping. The municipality is the region’s largest employer.
Mandates 2015-2018
Parties
Moderate Party (M)
Christian Democrats Party (KD)
Liberal Party (FP)
Centre Party (C)
Green Party (MP)
Social Democrats Party (S)
Left Party (V)
Sweden Democrats Party (SD)
Mandat
17
10
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26
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Municipal Owned Companies
Municipal Holding Company
Jönköping Rådhus AB
Housing Companies
AB Bankerydshem
Bottnaryds Bostads AB
AB Grännahus
AB Norrahammars Kommunala
Bostäder
Visingsöbostäder AB
Bostads AB VätterHem
Utility Companies
Jönköping Energi AB
Jönköping Energi Nät AB
Jönköping Energi Biogas AB
Huskvarnaåns Kraft AB
Exihibition and Event
Companies
Education Company
Grennaskolan Riksinternat AB
Elmia AB
Destination Jönköping AB
Logistics Companies
Jönköping Airport AB
Torsvik Terminal AB
Development Company
Södra Munksjön Utvecklings AB
Real Estate Company
Högskolefastigheter i Jönköping AB
Jönköping Airport Fastighets AB
Jönköpings kommuns Förvaltnings AB
Jönköpings Parkerings AB
Rosenlunds Fastighets AB
100 SEK of income taxes
36 SEK pre-schools/compulsory schools
21 SEK elderly care
20 SEK social and health care
10 SEK upper-secondary schools/adult education
4 SEK culture, leisure and recreation
3 SEK streets, parks, public transport
3 SEK others
1 SEK urban planning
1 SEK rescue services
Future
development
Södra Munksjön
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A new city quarter with five different
areas of expansion
Size: 300 hectars
Population: 12 000-14 000
Workplace: 11 500
Commercial surfaces: 453 000 m2
Service: pre-schools and compulsory
schools
High Speed Train
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Stockholm – Göteborg 2 h
Stockholm – Malmö 2,5 h
Junction in Jönköping
The most important
infrastructure project of the last
100 years in Sweden.
320 km/h
Short travel times
Bigger regions