Ljungby coat of arms

Schools in Ljungby municipality

56 active school units in Ljungby, Kronobergs län. The three most common school forms: 25 preschool, 20 compulsory school, 15 after-school care (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).

Data updated: 7 May 2026. School data covers 2023/24; Kolada data may cover different periods.

Ljungby has 56 schools with an average merit value of 215, which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 78.2% (above the national average of 73.3%).

56 schools 5,123 pupils 78.2% qualified teachers Stable population

Summary — Ljungby

Five key insights about the municipality's education system.

Key metrics — Ljungby municipality

Overview of the municipality's education system.

56 Active schools 46 municipal, 10 independent
5,123 Total pupils 20 compulsory, 5 upper secondary
215 Avg merit value yr 9 Skolverket avg, 6 schools (national avg: 228.5)
78.2% Qualified teachers Skolverket avg, all school forms
151,979 SEK/yr Cost per pupil Compulsory school 2024 (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK)
11.3 Pupils per teacher Compulsory/upper secondary in municipality
1.4 Merit value per 1,000 SEK Cost-effectiveness (peer avg: 1.4)

Ljungby municipality has 56 schools with an average merit value of 215 (national avg 228.5). Teacher qualification is above the national average of 73.3%. Compared to similar municipalities, Ljungby outperforms its peers.

In-depth statistics

How does Ljungby compare to its neighbours?
Geographic neighbours ↓ Statistical peers ↓
4/7 Merit value
1/7 Qual. teachers
4/7 Cost/pupil

All 56 schools in Ljungby

Compare schools
School School forms Provider Pupils Qual. teachers
Åbyskolan 1 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ljungby kommun 120 74.4%
Åbyskolan 2 Compulsory school Ljungby kommun 240 72.7%
AGUNNARYDS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 28 30.4%
Agunnarydskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ljungby kommun 40 76.5%
ÄLGENS FÖRSKOLA I LJUNGBY EKONOMISK FÖRENING Preschool Älgens Förskola I Ljungby Ekonomisk Förening 26 45.1%
ANGELSTADS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 31 52.2%
Angelstadskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ljungby kommun 70 80.4%
Astradskolan 1 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ljungby kommun 70 81.6%
Astradskolan 3 Compulsory school Ljungby kommun 260 84%
BERGALYCKANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 117 43.9%
BOLMSÖ FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 14 50%
Bolmsöskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ljungby kommun 20 —
BYAGÅRDSVÄGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 68 44.8%
Central Insamlingsenhet Kommunal verksamhet Ljungby kommun — —
DONATIONSGATANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 94 56.3%
EKEBACKENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 40 57%
Ekebackenskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ljungby kommun 230 76.8%
FOGDESKOLANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 40 66.7%
FÖRSKOLAN BIET Preschool Förskolan Minima AB 22 34.1%
FÖRSKOLAN HARABERGET Preschool Ljungby kommun 118 58.7%
Hagatorpskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Skolalliansen i Sverige AB 150 60.1%
HAMNEDA FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 23 58.3%
Hamnedaskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ljungby kommun 60 57.9%
Hjortsbergskolan 1 After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ljungby kommun 230 72%
Hjortsbergskolan 2 Compulsory school Ljungby kommun 250 74.1%
KÅNNA FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 22 37.5%
KLÖVERÄNGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 112 56.2%
Komvux som särskild utbildning för vuxna Adult education Ljungby kommun — —
Kungshögsskolan 1 Adapted compulsory school, After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ljungby kommun 70 93.8%
Kungshögsskolan 2 Adapted compulsory school, Compulsory school Ljungby kommun 220 82.2%
Kungshögsskolan 3 Compulsory school Ljungby kommun 170 81.6%
LAGANS FÖRSKOLA K-BYTTAN AB Preschool Lagans Förskola K-byttan AB 20 —
LIDHULTS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 44 29.4%
Lidhults skolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ljungby kommun 70 90.7%
LINGBYGDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Lingbygdens Friskola Ekonomisk Förening 16 68.9%
Lingbygdens Friskola After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Lingbygdens Friskola ekonomisk förening 60 76.4%
PRÄSTGÅRDENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ryssby Pastorat 37 30.4%
REGNBÅGENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 107 36.7%
RYDGATANS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 35 43.7%
RYSSBY FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 34 61.8%
RyssbyGymnasiet Upper secondary school Ryssbygymnasiet AB 220 81.9%
Ryssbyskolan After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class Ljungby kommun 100 81.2%
SFI Adult education Ljungby kommun — —
SKAPARGLÄDJENS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Personalkooperativet Skaparglädjen Ek För 21 34.8%
STENSBERGS FÖRSKOLA Preschool Ljungby kommun 54 75.1%
Stensbergskolan 1 After-school care, Preschool class Ljungby kommun — —
Stensbergskolan 2 Compulsory school Ljungby kommun 280 80.1%
Sunnerbogymnasiet 1 Upper secondary school Ljungby kommun 400 86.3%
Sunnerbogymnasiet 2 Upper secondary school Ljungby kommun 300 92.1%
Sunnerbogymnasiet 3 Upper secondary school Ljungby kommun 220 92.3%

Compulsory school

Results, teachers, costs and student health

209.5 Merit value yr 9 National: 228.5
76.4% Qualified teachers National: 73.3%
151,979 SEK/pupil National: 142,155
62% Passing all subjects

Results and grades

Compulsory school results in Ljungby (2025).

Merit value year 9 (municipal avg, 16 subjects)
209.5 (national avg: 228.5) (county avg: 214)
Merit score year 9 B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Merit value municipal / independent
208.3 / 224.4
Passing all subjects year 9
62%
Passing mathematics
79.1%
Pupil satisfaction year 5
78%
Pupil satisfaction year 8
54.8%
Parents with post-secondary education
58.1%

Source: Kolada.

Teachers and personnel

Teacher density and qualification in compulsory schools (2025).

Qualified teachers (compulsory school)
76.4% (national avg: 73.3 %) (county avg: 68.8 %)
Certified teachers B
Source
kolada
Period
2025
Quality
B: Direct from source
Qualification municipal / independent
77.2% / 65.2%
Pupils per teacher
11.6

Source: Kolada.

Show more: staff stability, student health, mother tongue, SALSA, grade distribution

Staff stability

Teacher workforce stability in Ljungby, measured by the trend in qualified teacher share over time.

Qualified teachers (2025)
76.4% (national avg: 73.3%)
Stability indicator (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+11.9 pp)
National trend (2020–2025)
↑ Improving (+2.2 pp)
Forecast 2027
≈ 82.4% (linear extrapolation, +2.4 pp/year)

Source: Kolada.

Pupils and providers

Pupil numbers and distribution between municipal and independent schools (2025).

Compulsory school pupils
2,771
Municipal / independent share
91.9% / 8.1%

Source: Kolada.

Costs — compulsory school

Cost per pupil in compulsory school (2024). Includes breakdown for municipal schools.

Cost per pupil (total)
151,979 SEK (national avg: 142,154.8 SEK) (county avg: 154,357.4 SEK)
Municipal school cost
148,756 SEK/pupil
Teaching
78,276 SEK/pupil
Premises
30,323 SEK/pupil
Student health
4,190 SEK/pupil
School meals
8,368 SEK/pupil
Learning tools
5,341 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15006, N15008–N15014).

Student health and support

Student health resources, accessibility and school safety in Ljungby.

Student health (compulsory)
4,190 SEK/pupil (national avg: 5,053.2 SEK)
Student health (upper secondary)
3,391 SEK/pupil (national avg: 3,981 SEK)
Easy to access help, year 5
59.7%
Easy to access help, year 8
47.2%
Safety at school
77.2%
Study environment (studiero)
40.2%

Source: Kolada, Skolinspektionen.

Mother tongue and multilingualism

Mother tongue instruction and multilingualism in Ljungby (2025).

Other mother tongue than Swedish
29%
Participating in mother tongue instruction
7.7%
Swedish as a second language
17%
Passed mother tongue, year 9
95%
Passed SvA, year 9
66%
Newly arrived (last 3 years)
2.3%

Source: Skolverket, Kolada.

SALSA — merit value vs prerequisites ⓘModel computedThis value is calculated using a statistical model.This affectsSALSA score (municipality)SALSA is model-based and does not explain the full variation in school outcomes.Read more →Read more about the method →

SALSA compares schools' actual results with model-calculated values based on pupil composition. A positive residual = better results than expected. School year 2024/25. SALSA measures relative performance — not absolute school quality. The model explains approx. 53% of variation.

-8.3 Average residual (merit value) for 6 schools
SALSA score (municipality) ↑ 2020/21 2024/25
2020/21: -8.5 2024/25: -8.3
School Actual Model Residual
Åbyskolan 2 218 212 +5.0
Hagatorpskolan 224 221 +3.0
Astradskolan 3 219 223 -4.0
Kungshögsskolan 2 229 236 -8.0
Hjortsbergskolan 2 206 226 -19.0
Kungshögsskolan 3 194 221 -27.0

Top merit-value schools

Top 6 schools by year-9 merit value.

School Provider Merit value SALSA Qualified teachers Pupils
Kungshögsskolan 2 Ljungby kommun 228.9 -8.0 82.2% 220
Hagatorpskolan Skolalliansen i Sverige AB 224.4 +3.0 60.1% 150
Astradskolan 3 Ljungby kommun 219 -4.0 84% 260
Åbyskolan 2 Ljungby kommun 217.5 +5.0 72.7% 240
Hjortsbergskolan 2 Ljungby kommun 206.4 -19.0 74.1% 250
Kungshögsskolan 3 Ljungby kommun 193.8 -27.0 81.6% 170

School ranking — Ljungby

All 6 compulsory schools with merit value, sorted by year-9 merit value. The SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given its pupils' background.

School Merit value SALSA residual Certified teachers Pupils
Kungshögsskolan 2 228.9 -8.0 82.2% 220
Hagatorpskolan 224.4 +3.0 60.1% 150
Astradskolan 3 219 -4.0 84% 260
Åbyskolan 2 217.5 +5.0 72.7% 240
Hjortsbergskolan 2 206.4 -19.0 74.1% 250
Kungshögsskolan 3 193.8 -27.0 81.6% 170

SALSA residual shows whether a school performs above or below expectations given pupil background. Positive (green) = better than expected, negative (red) = below expected. Source: Skolverket, 2024/25.

Adapted compulsory school

Key metrics for adapted compulsory school in Ljungby (2025).

Number of pupils
50
Share of compulsory school pupils
1.6%
Cost per pupil
556,600 SEK/year
Teachers per 100 pupils
3

Source: Kolada.

Trends — compulsory school

Development over time (2020–2025).

Merit value yr 9 ↓ -6.1%
2020: 223.1 p 2025: 209.5 p
Qualified teachers ↑ +18.4%
2020: 64.5 % 2025: 76.4 %
Cost per pupil ↑ +24.4%
2020: 122,212 SEK 2024: 151,979 SEK
Number of pupils ↓ -3.9%
2020: 2,883 2025: 2,771
Independent share ↑ +1.3%
2020: 8 % 2025: 8.1 %
Pupils per teacher ↑ +6.4%
2020: 10.9 2025: 11.6
Student health SEK/pupil ↑ +54.7%
2020: 2,708 SEK 2024: 4,190 SEK
Student health yr 5 ↑ +3.5%
2023: 57.7 % 2025: 59.7 %
Student health yr 8 ↓ -11.1%
2023: 53.1 % 2025: 47.2 %
Safety ↑ +0.7%
2023: 76.7 % 2025: 77.2 %

Safety and study environment

School survey results for schools in Ljungby

Municipal average — safety and study environment

Average results from the national school survey in Ljungby, based on 26 schools with survey data.

77.3% Safety (national: 78.3%)
58.7% Study environment (national: 56.2%)

NKI trend over time (Pupils year 8)

Average school satisfaction index (0–10) in Ljungby municipality, based on at least 3 schools per year. Source: Skolinspektionen — Skolenkäten.

5.5 2023 5.6 2025
Stable (+0.1 on 0–10)

Schools ranked by safety

Schools in Ljungby sorted by pupils' perceived safety (national school survey). Higher is better.

▲ Highest safety

#1 RyssbyGymnasiet 85% US yr 2 #2 Sunnerbogymnasiet 1 81% US yr 2 #3 Sunnerbogymnasiet 2 81% US yr 2

▼ Lowest safety

#26 Åbyskolan 2 76% yr 8 #25 Åbyskolan 1 76% yr 8 #24 Vittarydskolan 76% yr 8

Safety per school in Ljungby

RyssbyGymnasiet 85 Sunnerbogymnasiet 1 81 Sunnerbogymnasiet 2 81 Sunnerbogymnasiet 3 81 Sunnerbogymnasiet 4 81 Sunnerbogymnasiet gysär 81 Agunnarydskolan 76 Angelstadskolan 76 Astradskolan 1 76 Astradskolan 3 76 Bolmsöskolan 76 Ekebackenskolan 76 Hagatorpskolan 76 Hamnedaskolan 76 Hjortsbergskolan 1 76 Hjortsbergskolan 2 76 Kungshögsskolan 1 76 Kungshögsskolan 2 76 Kungshögsskolan 3 76 Lidhults skolan 76 Ryssbyskolan 76 Stensbergskolan 1 76 Stensbergskolan 2 76 Vittarydskolan 76 Åbyskolan 1 76 Åbyskolan 2 76

National avg safety: 78.3% — green = above national avg, red = below.

Source: Swedish Schools Inspectorate — School Survey

Upper secondary

Results, costs and staff in upper secondary schools

Upper-secondary statistics

Key metrics for upper-secondary schools in Ljungby (2024).

Upper-secondary pupils
981
Graduating within 3 years
65.7% (national avg: 71.3 %)
University eligibility (3 years)
45% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Qualified teachers (upper secondary)
88% (national avg: 82 %)
Cost per upper-secondary pupil
152,796 SEK (national avg: 144,058.4 SEK)
Grade points upper secondary (avg)
14.5 (national avg: 14.8)
Pupils per teacher (upper secondary)
9.9
Municipal upper-secondary cost
148,145 SEK/pupil
Learning tools (upper secondary)
12,563 SEK/pupil
Withdrawn study support
8.4%
Foreign background (upper secondary)
29%
Diploma/certificate within 3 years
74.8%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — upper secondary

Development over time (2020–2024).

Cost upper sec./pupil ↑ +17.7%
2020: 129,794 SEK 2024: 152,796 SEK
Graduating 3 yrs → unchanged
2020: 66 % 2025: 65.7 %
Qualified teachers US ↑ +8.2%
2020: 81.3 % 2025: 88 %
Student health US SEK/pupil ↑ +9.2%
2020: 3,106 SEK 2024: 3,391 SEK
Univ. eligibility 3 yrs ↓ -2.4%
2020: 46.1 % 2025: 45 %

University connection

Share of upper-secondary students in Ljungby going on to higher education.

University eligibility (all)
45% (national avg: 57.5 %)
Eligibility — academic programmes
79.7% (national avg: 82.4 %)
Eligibility — vocational programmes
30.7% (national avg: 27.4 %)
Graduating within 3 years
65.7% (national avg: 71.3 %)

Source: Kolada. Directly to university = share starting university the same year as graduation.

Pupil forecast

Population forecast for school-age children in Ljungby (SCB).

Ages 16–18 (2025)
999
Ages 16–18 (2030)
926 (-7.3%)
Ages 6–15 (2025)
3,148
Ages 6–15 (2030)
2,988 (-5.1%)
Ages 1–5 (2025)
1,330
Total school age (2035)
4,835

Source: SCB population forecast. The forecast indicates future demand pressure.

Adult education

Komvux and SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Komvux (adult education)

Key metrics for municipal adult education in Ljungby (2024).

Number of komvux pupils
626
Cost per FTE student
77,737 SEK/year
Passing grades, basic level
74.5%
Passing grades, upper-sec. level
72.2%
Teacher licence, basic level
100%
Teacher licence, upper-sec. level
62.4%
Net cost basic adult edu.
82 SEK/capita/year
Net cost upper-sec. adult edu.
289 SEK/capita/year

Source: Kolada.

SFI (Swedish for immigrants)

Key metrics for SFI in Ljungby (2024).

Number of SFI pupils
128
Cost per FTE student
262 SEK/year
SFI course D pass rate
100%
Teachers with licence
38.5%

Source: Kolada.

Preschool and childcare

Preschool, after-school care and pedagogical care

Preschool in Ljungby

Municipal preschool data. Source: Skolverket's statistics database.

Enrolled children
1,163
Preschool units
25 (18 municipal, 7 independent)
Share of 1–5 year-olds in preschool
87.2% (national avg: 86.3%)
Children per group
14.5 (national avg: 15)
Children per group (1–3 years)
11.3 (national avg: 12.2)
Children per FTE
5.3 (national avg: 5)
Preschool teacher licence
48% (national avg: 48.3%)
Pedagogical higher education
48.6% (national avg: 48%)

After-school care (fritidshem)

Key metrics for after-school care in Ljungby (2024).

Cost per child
45,338 SEK/year (national avg: 46,711.8 SEK)
Children in after-school care
1,185
Children per FTE
20.8 (national avg: 21.6)
Staff with pedagogical degree
51.1% (national avg: 36.7 %)
Share of 6–12 year-olds enrolled
56.1% (national avg: 57.9 %)
Share of 6–9 year-olds enrolled
80.3% (national avg: 84.8 %)

Source: Kolada.

Pedagogical care

Key metrics for pedagogical care (family daycare etc.) in Ljungby (2025).

Children in pedagogical care
0

Source: Kolada.

Open preschool and family daycare

Open preschool and family daycare in Ljungby (2025).

Open preschool units
1
Open preschool FTEs
2

Source: Kolada.

Trends — preschool and childcare

Development over time (2020–2024).

After-school SEK/child ↓ -7.5%
2020: 48,994 SEK 2024: 45,338 SEK
Enrolled after-school ↑ +8.9%
2020: 51.5 % 2025: 56.1 %

Children and youth

Health, economy and support

Children's and youth's health

Health indicators for children and young people in Ljungby (2024).

Mental health issues, children/youth
8.2%

Source: Kolada (N33820).

Child and youth welfare

Key metrics for child and youth welfare in Ljungby (2024).

Initiated child investigations
18.3 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Children placed in care
11.1 per 1,000 pop. 0–20
Net cost child/youth welfare
2,674 SEK/pop. 0–20/year

Source: Kolada (N31801, N31810, N31819).

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Demographics and population

Population, households and migration patterns

Demographics

Population data for Ljungby (2025).

Total population
28,132
Population change
-0.5%
Ages 1–5 (preschool age)
1,333
Ages 6–15 (compulsory school age)
2,803
Ages 16–18 (upper-secondary age)
1,016
Higher education 25–64
19.8%
Foreign-born 20–64
27.4%
16–24 not in work/education
6.7%

Source: Kolada.

Household types

Distribution of household types in Ljungby (2024).

Single without children
40.5%
Single with children
4.9%
Couple without children
28.3%
Couple with children
20%
Other households
6.2%
Total number of households
13,465

Source: SCB.

Neighboring municipalities

Comparison with the 6 nearest municipalities by geographic distance. Colour coding: better / average / worse than neighbour average (±3%).

Municipality Distance Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Pupils
Ljungby you — 215 78.2% 151,979 SEK 5,123
Älmhult 31.1 km 185.5 68.4% 163,539 SEK 3,415
Alvesta 35.5 km 211.5 68% 142,053 SEK 3,020
Värnamo 36.5 km 223.3 71.6% 145,308 SEK 6,466
Markaryd 41.6 km 198.8 68.6% 152,518 SEK 1,651
Hylte 47.2 km 216.2 55.6% 182,283 SEK 1,631
Osby 49.3 km 222.7 70.6% 136,209 SEK 2,145
Neighbour avg. 209.7 67.1% 153,652 SEK 3,055
Merit value year 9
Värnamo
223.3
Osby
222.7
Hylte
216.2
Ljungby
215
Alvesta
211.5
Markaryd
198.8
Älmhult
185.5
Qualified teachers
Ljungby
78.2%
Värnamo
71.6%
Osby
70.6%
Markaryd
68.6%
Älmhult
68.4%
Alvesta
68%
Hylte
55.6%

Source: Skolverket & Kolada. Municipalities selected by geographic distance.

Refugee reception

Refugee reception in Ljungby (2025).

Newly arrived received
0.2 per 1,000 pop.
Newly arrived children 0–17
0 per 1,000 pop.
Establishment rate after 2 years
73.6%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — demographics

Demographic development (2020–2025).

Pop. change ↓ +25%
2020: -0.4 % 2025: -0.5 %
Youth not in work/edu. ↑ +3.1%
2020: 6.5 % 2024: 6.7 %
Newly arrived ↓ -84.6%
2020: 1.3 2025: 0.2

Economy and housing

Municipal economy, housing and infrastructure

Municipal economy

Economic key metrics for Ljungby (2025).

Municipal tax rate
21.1%
Total tax rate (municipality+region)
33.1%
Tax base
253,751 SEK/capita
Annual result
1,882 SEK/capita
Result, share of tax+grants
2.5%
Solidity
49.2%

Source: Kolada.

Economic assistance

Economic assistance (social benefits) in Ljungby (2024).

Assistance households
2 per 1,000 pop.
Young adults 18–24 with assistance
4.7%
Assistance months (avg)
39.5
Net cost economic assistance
924 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Learning tools and digitalisation

Cost of learning tools in Ljungby. Includes textbooks, computers, software, internet access and other teaching equipment.

Learning tools, compulsory school
5,341 SEK/pupil
Learning tools, upper secondary
12,563 SEK/pupil

Source: Kolada (N15012, N17011). Learning tools incl. IT: computers, software, books, AV equipment etc.

Housing and infrastructure

Housing and infrastructure indicators for Ljungby.

Overcrowded households (Kolada)
10.5%
Completed dwellings
9.6 per 1,000 pop.
Good public transport
97.7%
Broadband ≥100 Mbit/s
90.4%
Rental
25.8%
Cooperative
7.4%
Owner-occupied
65.5%
Cars in traffic
15,158

Source: Kolada, SCB.

Trends — economy and housing

Economic development (2020–2025).

Municipal tax rate → unchanged
2020: 21.1 % 2025: 21.1 %
Economic assistance ↓ -28.6%
2020: 2.8 2024: 2
Overcrowding ↓ -25%
2020: 14 % 2025: 10.5 %

Society, culture and environment

Safety, culture and sustainability

Crime and safety

Reported crimes per 100,000 inhabitants in Ljungby (2025).

Reported crimes (total)
10,906 per 100,000 pop.
Violent crimes
908 per 100,000 pop.
Burglaries
287 per 100,000 pop.
Drug crimes
1,560 per 100,000 pop.

Source: Kolada. Data from BRA.

LSS and disability services

LSS services in Ljungby (2024).

LSS cost per capita 0–64
8,102 SEK/year
LSS decisions per 1,000 pop. 0–64
1.3

Source: Kolada.

Work environment and sick leave

Sick leave among municipal employees in Ljungby (2025). Relevant for understanding teacher recruitment and retention.

Total sick leave
6.4%
Long-term sick leave (>59 days)
56.3% of total
Sick leave <30 years
6.9%
Sick leave 30–49 years
5.7%
Sick leave >49 years
6.9%
Stress-related sick leave
0.6% of population

Source: Kolada (N00090–N00094, N00103).

Culture school

Key metrics for the music and culture school in Ljungby (2024).

Share of pupils 6–19
14.3%
Number of pupils
640
Average pupil fee
1,330 SEK/pupil
Cost per capita
444 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Public library

Key metrics for public libraries in Ljungby (2024).

Loans per capita
6.7 per capita
Children's book loans (0–17)
3.2 per capita
Active borrowers
24.7%
Media allocation
676 SEK/capita

Source: Kolada.

Environment

Environmental indicators for Ljungby (2023).

CO₂ emissions per capita
6.4 tonnes
Organic food (municipal kitchens)
22.4%

Source: Kolada.

Trends — society and culture

Development in society and culture (2020–2024).

Culture school share ↓ -2.7%
2020: 14.7 % 2024: 14.3 %
Reported crimes ↑ +16.3%
2020: 9,377.7 2025: 10,905.5
Mental health issues (youth) ↑ +46.4%
2020: 5.6 % 2024: 8.2 %
CO₂/capita ↓ -7.2%
2020: 6.9 t 2023: 6.4 t
Broadband 100+ ↑ +8.4%
2020: 83.4 % 2024: 90.4 %
Total sick leave ↓ -19%
2020: 7.9 % 2025: 6.4 %
Stress-related cases ↓ -14.3%
2020: 0.7 % 2024: 0.6 %

Trends — adult education

Development in komvux and SFI (2020–2024).

Adult edu. pupils ↓ -26.1%
2020: 847 2024: 626
Cost adult edu./pupil ↑ +70.7%
2020: 45,546 SEK 2024: 77,737 SEK
Passing basic level ↑ +26.7%
2020: 58.8 % 2024: 74.5 %
Passing upper sec. level ↓ -3.7%
2020: 75 % 2024: 72.2 %
Licence basic level ↑ +9.4%
2020: 91.4 % 2023: 100 %
Licence upper sec. level ↓ -1.6%
2020: 63.4 % 2024: 62.4 %
SFI pupils ↓ -15.2%
2020: 151 2024: 128
SFI course D pass rate → unchanged
2020: 100 % 2024: 100 %

Teacher certification: trend and forecast

Historical trend for the share of qualified teachers in Ljungby with a forecast based on linear extrapolation.

2020 64.5%
2025 (latest) 76.4%
Forecast 2027 82.4% (linear extrapolation)
County avg 68.8%
National avg 73.3%

Source: Kolada. The forecast is indicative and based on linear regression.

Cost-effectiveness

Comparison between cost per pupil and achieved school results (merit value year 9) in Ljungby.

Cost per pupil
151,979 SEK · national avg 142,155 SEK
Merit value year 9
209.5 · national avg 228.5
Merit points per 10,000 SEK
1.4 (national avg: 1.6)

Ljungby achieves fewer merit points per invested krona than the national average.

Source: Kolada. Merit value per cost unit is a simplified measure and should be interpreted considering the municipality's socioeconomic conditions.

Peer municipalities

Compare Ljungby with statistically similar municipalities

Comparison with peer municipalities

Ljungby compared with 7 statistically similar municipalities. Colour coding: better / average / worse than peer average (±3%).

Municipality Merit value Qual. teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs SALSA score
Ljungby you 209.5 76.4% 151,979 SEK 65.7% -8.3
Alvesta 209.3 68.3% 142,053 SEK 65.1% -10.7
Växjö 228.3 78.2% 147,090 SEK 70.2% -2.3
Älmhult 218.4 67.8% 163,539 SEK 55.6% +4.0
Markaryd 200 66.3% 152,518 SEK 63.1% -8.0
Tingsryd 201.7 63.1% 154,382 SEK 70.5% -12.0
Lessebo 231.2 71.9% 173,876 SEK 58.6% +22.0
Uppvidinge 213.4 58.7% 149,424 SEK 60.7% +7.0
Peer average 214.6 67.8% 154,697 SEK 63.4% –

Trends compared with peer municipalities

Merit value yr 9 2020–2025
AlvestaVäxjöÄlmhultMarkarydTingsryd
Qualified teachers 2020–2025
AlvestaVäxjöÄlmhultMarkarydTingsryd
Cost/pupil 2020–2025
AlvestaVäxjöÄlmhultMarkarydTingsryd
Graduating 3 yrs 2020–2025
AlvestaVäxjöÄlmhultMarkarydTingsryd

Source: Kolada. Municipalities selected based on similar education key metrics within Kronobergs län.

Similar municipalities (SCB group)

Municipalities in the same SCB classification group: Smaller town

Benchmark vs SCB group C6

Ljungby belongs to SCB municipality group C6 — Smaller town: municipalities with 15,000–40,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area. Here is how Ljungby compares to the 29 municipalities in the group.

Ljungby vs SCB group C6 — percentile position Merit valueQualified teachersStudents/teacherCost/pupilGraduating 3 yrsAll subjects passed
Ljungby Group median
Merit value 209.5 (median: 218.1)
9th
Qualified teachers 76.4 (median: 74)
71th
Students/teacher 11.6 (median: 11.2)
31th
Cost/pupil 151978.7 (median: 142346.2)
16th
Graduating 3 yrs 65.7 (median: 71.6)
16th
All subjects passed 62 (median: 69)
12th
✅ Above group median for qualified teachers
ℹ️ Below group median for merit value
ℹ️ Below group median for students/teacher
ℹ️ Below group median for cost/pupil

Municipalities in the same SCB group

Ljungby belongs to SCB municipality group C6 — Smaller town: municipalities with 15,000–40,000 inhabitants in the largest urban area. 29 municipalities in total. Showing 8 below.

Municipality Merit value Qualified teachers Cost/pupil Graduating 3 yrs
Ljungby 209.5 76.4% 151,979 SEK 65.7%
Avesta 208.5 65% 152,291 SEK 62.4%
Falkenberg 220.1 73.3% 130,948 SEK 74.9%
Falköping 218.1 68.9% 145,513 SEK 70.1%
Falun 227.3 71.7% 129,581 SEK 76.2%
Gotland 214.3 68.9% 146,885 SEK 66.4%
Hudiksvall 215.9 69.3% 138,735 SEK 71.1%
Härnösand 209.7 74% 158,821 SEK 65.6%
Hässleholm 213.4 76% 155,821 SEK 68.6%

Source: SCB municipality classification (2017) and Kolada. Compare with more municipalities using the Benchmark tool

Common questions about schools in Ljungby

How many schools are there in Ljungby?
Ljungby municipality has 56 active school units: 20 compulsory schools and 5 upper-secondary schools. Of these, 46 are municipal and 10 are independent. A total of 5,123 pupils attend schools in Ljungby.
What are the merit values in Ljungby?
The average year-9 merit value in Ljungby is 215 points (based on 6 schools). The highest merit value belongs to Kungshögsskolan 2 with 228.9 points.
Which school in Ljungby has the highest teacher qualification rate?
Kungshögsskolan 1 has the highest share of qualified teachers in Ljungby at 93.8%. The municipal average is 78.2%.
How much does a school place cost in Ljungby?
The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Ljungby is 151,979 SEK per year (2024). In municipal schools the cost is 148,756 SEK per pupil.
How do student health services work in Ljungby?
Student health services in Ljungby cost 4,190 SEK per pupil (2024). 59.7% of year 5 pupils find it easy to access student health services. The figure for year 8 is 47.2%.

Statistics: school year 2023/24. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada. Glossary · About the data.
— = data not available from source.

National comparison

See how Ljungby municipality compares in a national perspective.

Municipality map — colour by merit value, teacher certification, etc. Municipality ranking — where does Ljungby place? SALSA map — does the municipality perform above or below expectations? Cost-effectiveness — cost per pupil vs. school results

Timeline — school events in Ljungby

  1. FÖRSKOLAN BIET: Renamed from Förskola 401090 to FÖRSKOLAN BIET

  2. VÅRBLOMMANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from Förskola 800217 to VÅRBLOMMANS FÖRSKOLA

  3. FÖRSKOLAN BIET: Renamed from FÖRSKOLAN BIET to Förskola 401090

  4. RYDGATANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from RYDGATAN/HÖGSTENSGATANS FÖRSKOLA to RYDGATANS FÖRSKOLA

  5. VÅRBLOMMANS FÖRSKOLA: Renamed from VÅRBLOMMANS FÖRSKOLA to Förskola 800217

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