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Sweden / Northern Europe

Örebro, Sweden City Intelligence

Örebro is the regional capital of Örebro County in central Sweden, with university, logistics, and distribution activity and rail transport access shaping a stable inland urban profile. Örebro is a northern europe city of about ~0.16M metro in Sweden. On the composite city-intelligence score, Örebro sits around the indexed median (75/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~0.16M metro
View of Örebro, Sweden

Image credit: Image: Liberaler Humanist / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Composite profile

Overall score

75/100

Use the Örebro profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Stockholm, Vasteras, and other central Swedish cities.

Overall75/100
Affordability67/100
Air quality80/100
Energy80/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

75/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Örebro data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Örebro city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score75/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living67/100Örebro's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality80/100Örebro's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy80/100Örebro's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety75/100Örebro's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed78/100Örebro's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk75/100Örebro's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience75/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety90/100
Low crime93/100
Personal safety92/100
Night safety87/100
Road safety86/100

Örebro ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (90/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life88/100
Healthcare94/100
Education90/100
Green space89/100
Cleanliness96/100
Infrastructure97/100
Mobility72/100

Örebro has a very high quality-of-life estimate (88/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness89/100
Education90/100
Green space89/100
Overall safety90/100

Örebro scores very high for family living (89/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability82/100
Walkability83/100
Cycling78/100
Infrastructure97/100

Örebro is very high for remote workers (82/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability84/100
Healthcare94/100
Cleanliness96/100
Outdoor lifestyle46/100

Örebro is very high for retirement (84/100), appealing for healthcare access, affordability and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Örebro

Local public safety guidance for Örebro, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Örebro, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Sweden emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Örebro

Healthcare context for Örebro, with national-level information from Sweden where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Örebro, see the Sweden healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Örebro

Local mobility context for Örebro, with national-level context from Sweden where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Örebro, see the Sweden transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Örebro. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Örebro

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Örebro will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Örebro air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Örebro drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Örebro

Is Örebro worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (88/100), with nearby nature such as Vänern, Kilsbergen.

Is Örebro good for families?

Excellent (89/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Örebro affordable?

More affordable than average; about SEK 17,900/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Örebro?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Örebro's main industries?

Mainly technology, manufacturing, automotive.

What is the climate in Örebro?

A subarctic climate, averaging about 1.5°C.

Does Örebro have universities?

Higher education is strong (72/100).

What is healthcare like in Örebro?

Healthcare access is strong (75/100).

Is Örebro good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (72/100).

What nature is near Örebro?

Within ~170 km: Vänern, Kilsbergen.

Explore Örebro modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in Örebro

Örebro's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Örebro

Örebro's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Örebro

Örebro's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Örebro

Örebro's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Örebro

Örebro's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Örebro

Örebro's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Örebro

Cost of living estimates for Örebro — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Örebro

Climate profile for Örebro — Subarctic climate, annual average 1.5°C, comfort score 57/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Örebro

Economy and jobs profile for Örebro — regional center, economy score 83/100, key industries including technology, manufacturing, automotive. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Örebro

Education profile for Örebro — regional education center, education score 68/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Örebro

Healthcare and retirement profile for Örebro — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 75/100, retirement score 72/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Örebro

Source-attributed visual context for Örebro using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Örebro

Weekend trip planning checklist for Örebro — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Örebro

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Örebro

Estimate a monthly budget for Örebro using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Örebro

Plan a trip budget for Örebro using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Örebro

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Örebro. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Eskilstuna, Sweden

Same region · about 76 km from Örebro. Explore Eskilstuna's city intelligence profile.

Västerås, Sweden

Same region · about 85 km from Örebro. Explore Västerås's city intelligence profile.

Norrköping, Sweden

Same region · about 94 km from Örebro. Explore Norrköping's city intelligence profile.

Karlstad, Sweden

Nearby city · about 97 km from Örebro. Explore Karlstad's city intelligence profile.

Linköping, Sweden

Nearby city · about 98 km from Örebro. Explore Linköping's city intelligence profile.

Södertälje, Sweden

Same region · about 137 km from Örebro. Explore Södertälje's city intelligence profile.

Uppsala, Sweden

Same region · about 152 km from Örebro. Explore Uppsala's city intelligence profile.

Stockholm, Sweden

Same region · about 162 km from Örebro. Explore Stockholm's city intelligence profile.

Jönköping, Sweden

Same corridor · about 175 km from Örebro. Explore Jönköping's city intelligence profile.

Gävle, Sweden

Same region · about 190 km from Örebro. Explore Gävle's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Örebro — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Örebro — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Örebro FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Örebro, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Örebro

Is Örebro worth visiting?

Örebro has a very high quality-of-life estimate (88/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Vänern, Kilsbergen and Tiveden within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Örebro?

Örebro has a very high quality-of-life estimate (88/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, public transport, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 88/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Örebro?

A single resident of Örebro spends roughly SEK 17,900 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near SEK 9,510. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Sweden. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Örebro?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Örebro is very high for remote workers (82/100), based on connectivity, affordability, walkability, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Örebro?

Örebro's labour market is very strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, manufacturing and healthcare. Örebro has a regional economy with strengths in technology, manufacturing and automotive.

Is Örebro good for digital nomads and remote work?

Örebro offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 89/100.

What are the education options in Örebro?

Örebro is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Law, Social Sciences and Engineering.

Is Örebro a good place to study?

Örebro offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.

What is healthcare like in Örebro?

Örebro has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 75/100. Residents have very strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Örebro a good place to retire?

Örebro offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 72/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Örebro?

Örebro has a subarctic climate, averaging about 1.5°C annually with roughly 600 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Örebro a safe place to live?

Örebro ranks in the upper tier of our safety index (90/100), with strong personal-safety and low night-time indicators.

How easy is it to get around Örebro?

Örebro indexes a walkability score of 83 and a cycling score of 78 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Örebro?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Örebro include Vänern, Kilsbergen and Tiveden. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Örebro good for families?

Örebro scores very high for family living (89/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Örebro?

Örebro rates 46/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 89/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Vänern, Kilsbergen and Tiveden supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Örebro profile to compare cost framing, transport access, and country-level context alongside Stockholm, Vasteras, and other central Swedish cities. Its standout dimensions are air quality (80/100) and energy (80/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (67/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Sweden country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Örebro appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.