Helsingborg
Sweden
- Inhabitants151,0002024
- Population growth151 000+2024
- Daily commuters32,000
- Employment rate73.5%2023
Helsingborg is Scania's second-largest city and one of Sweden's fastest-growing municipalities with over 150,000 inhabitants. The city has a strategic location on the Öresund strait with ferry connections to Denmark, serving as a natural gateway to the continent. With its central position in the Öresund region, a labour market area with close to two million jobs, Helsingborg offers outstanding accessibility via train, ferry and motorway. The city centre combines historic charm with modern services and a rich cultural life.
Business climate
Helsingborg has a strong and varied business environment with significant elements of retail, transport, logistics and the service sector. The city is the international home of IKEA and has a strong tradition in maritime trade and commerce. The rapid regional growth in the Öresund region creates favourable conditions for business establishment, and the municipality actively invests in digitalisation and innovation in healthcare, education and the environment.
Municipality
Helsingborg Municipality offers a comprehensive range of services with over 225 schools, modern healthcare and social services, and a broad cultural and leisure offering. Campus Helsingborg, part of Lund University, strengthens the city's role as a knowledge city. The municipality works to create an accessible and inclusive city with a focus on sustainable development, digitalisation and good service for its residents.
Development
Helsingborg is in an expansive phase with investments in urban development, infrastructure and new residential areas. The municipality works to strengthen the city centre and develop attractive environments along the coast. The region's rapid population growth and strong labour market give Helsingborg favourable conditions for continued development as one of the Nordic region's most dynamic cities.
