Categories in Gävle
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gävle
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other membership organizations | 797 | 33 years |
| Corporate management | 684 | 25 years |
| Restaurants | 596 | 23 years |
| Real estate | 476 | 32 years |
| Shopping | 416 | 29 years |
| Beauty salons | 403 | 24 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 380 | 29 years |
| Construction of buildings | 369 | 24 years |
| Electronics stores | 330 | 26 years |
| Unreachable | 318 | 25 years |
| Shopping other | 309 | 29 years |
| Technical construction services | 297 | 30 years |
| Hairdressers | 222 | 25 years |
| Education | 214 | 25 years |
Gävle Facts
| Area | 51.8 km² |
| Population | 68,163 |
| Male Population | 33,388 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 34,775 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.8% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years (Male: 39.9, Female: 42) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $29,035 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 26 |
| Neighborhoods | Norrtull, Andersberg, Brynäs, Södertull, Söder |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 60.67452, 17.14174 |
| Postal Codes | 800 02, 800 04, 800 06, 800 08, 800 10, More |
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Gävle Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,200 | 65,468 | 65,639 | 67,944 | 68,163 | 67,692 | 67,071 |
| Population Density | 1,239.1 / km² | 1,263.6 / km² | 1,266.9 / km² | 1,311.3 / km² | 1,315.6 / km² | 1,306.5 / km² | 1,294.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGävle Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gävle | +6.2% | +4.1% | +3.8% |
| Gävleborg County | — | — | — |
| Sweden | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gävle Median Age
Median Age: 40.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gävle | 40.9 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.9 yrs |
| Gävleborg County | 44.3 yrs | 45.4 yrs | 43.2 yrs |
| Sweden | 40.8 yrs | 41.8 yrs | 39.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gävle Population Density
Population Density: 1,316 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gävle | 68,163 | 51.8 km² | 1,316 / km² |
| Gävleborg County | 273,598 | 25,142.5 km² | 10.9 / 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
Gävle Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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 Gävle
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Gävle
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Gävle
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Gävle
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gävle
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
Gävle Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $25,857 | $26,598 | $30,729 | $30,556 | $26,868 | $27,273 | $27,391 | $29,035 |
| Total GDP | $678.9M | $695.6M | $794.9M | $807.2M | $735.9M | $773.8M | $781.4M | $829.1M |
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
Gävle CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gävle | 634,867 tn | 9.31 tn | 12,253.2 tons/km² |
| Gävleborg County | 2,079,923 tn | 7.6 tn | 82.7 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
Gävle CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 634,867 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12,253.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Gävle
Gävle [ˈjɛːvlə] is a city in Sweden, the seat of Gävle Municipality and the capital of Gävleborg County. It had 71,033 inhabitants in December 2010, which makes it the 13th most populated city in Sweden. It is the oldest city in the historical Norrla..
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