Rank in country
3 / 8
Among 8 regions in Sweden
Norra Mellansverige - Poverty Rate
Regional factual view for Poverty Rate in Norra Mellansverige (2025).
Norra Mellansverige
Latest value
· 2025
17.20% of people
SE 15.6 · +1.6 pp vs country · Europe 16.2 · +1.0 pp vs Europe
Rank in Europe
70 / 198
Among 198 European regions
Population
854,488
Regional population · 2025
Recent trend
What this indicator measures
Measures the share of people whose equivalised disposable income after social transfers is below 60% of the national median. It is a relative-income measure rather than a measure of absolute poverty.
Lower values generally represent a more favorable situation.
Data source: Eurostat At-risk-of-poverty rate ILC_LI41
How Norra Mellansverige compares
Lower is better · Range 13.5–17.8
Norra Mellansverige
17.2
Sweden
15.6
Europe
16.2
Sweden +1.6 pp
Europe +1.0 pp
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Regional insights
Regional position
Norra Mellansverige recorded 17.2% in 2025, a less favorable result than both the national benchmark for Sweden and the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 147,000 people in the region.
Recent change
After little overall change over the longer period, the latest year showed a modest deterioration, moving from 16.8% to 17.2%.
Related indicators
The topic picture is mixed: this indicator is less favorable than the European regional benchmark, while the result for Unexpected expenses is more favorable. The result for Poverty or exclusion has recently improved.