Living in Vänersborg
Vänersborg is a large municipality in Västsverige, Sweden, home to 40,012 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 15%, #39 of 274), low-income families (top 18%, #32 of 187), single parents (top 18%, #32 of 186).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Vänersborg
- It lies on Vänern.
- The Gta lv runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 6 h 21 min and sets around 15:20; in late June it sets around 22:21.
How Vänersborg ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Sweden. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, demographics, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In Sweden | In Västsverige | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 53 | #56 of 187 | #22 of 44 | Map |
| Low-income household | 43 | #130 of 284 | #27 of 55 | Map |
| Low-income family | 54 | #32 of 187 | #17 of 44 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #32 of 186 | #17 of 44 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #119 of 187 | #33 of 44 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 56 | #96 of 187 | #35 of 44 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #117 of 287 | #34 of 55 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 59 | #39 of 274 | #14 of 54 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #147 of 187 | #37 of 44 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #143 of 290 | #26 of 55 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 44 | #87 of 274 | #28 of 54 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 44 | #134 of 187 | #39 of 44 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #200 of 290 | #36 of 55 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #106 of 290 | #23 of 55 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #178 of 290 | #30 of 55 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #110 of 290 | #30 of 55 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 45 | #93 of 290 | #23 of 55 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #272 of 290 | #54 of 55 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #93 of 275 | #25 of 54 | Map |
| Business owner | 42 | #122 of 290 | #39 of 55 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Trollhättan 11 km
- Grästorp 20 km
- Uddevalla 24 km
- Essunga 30 km
- Färgelanda 30 km
- Lilla Edet 31 km
- Mellerud 37 km
- Vara 39 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.