North Middle Sweden

Summary

North Middle Sweden (Swedish: Norra Mellansverige) is a national area (riksområde) of Sweden. The national areas are a part of the NUTS statistical regions of Sweden.

North Middle Sweden
Norra Mellansverige
Location of North Middle Sweden
Country Sweden
Largest city Gävle
Area
 • Total63,968 km2 (24,698 sq mi)
Population
 • Total858,063
 • Density13/km2 (35/sq mi)
GDP
 • Total€35.725 billion (2021)
ISO 3166 codeSE06

Geography edit

The region is situated in the central part of the country, partly located in Norrland and mainly in Svealand. It borders with Norway and the riksområden of Middle Norrland, West Sweden and East Middle Sweden.

The most populous cities are Gävle, Karlstad, Borlänge, Falun, Sandviken, Kristinehamn, Hudiksvall, Avesta, Ludvika and Arvika.

Subdivision edit

North Middle Sweden includes 3 counties:

Economy edit

The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was 35.725 billion € in 2021, accounting for 6.8% of Swedish economic output.[3] GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 29,700 € or 98% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 102% of the EU average.[4]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Population on 1 January by age, sex and NUTS 2 region
  2. ^ "EU regions by GDP, Eurostat". www.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  3. ^ "EU regions by GDP, Eurostat".
  4. ^ "Regional GDP per capita ranged from 30% to 263% of the EU average in 2018". Eurostat.

External links edit

  Media related to National areas of Sweden at Wikimedia Commons