Umeå – Sweden
Hanns Lindberg is the mayor of Umeå, Sweden.
Umeå is the largest city in northern Sweden and also one of the country’s fastest growing cities. It is a vibrant city with 133 000 inhabitants. The population is young that encourages free-thinking and open-mindedness. We have two universitites; Umeå University and University of Forestry and Agriulture with in total 33 000 students.
“Umeå belongs to the Arctic region. For us, it is important and strategic to be part of AMF. We need to develop the east-west axis in infrastructure and research, strengthen democracy and our role in security work.”
Marie-Louise Rönnmark, Mayor of Umeå
Umeå is one of Sweden’s fastest growing cities. The average age of the 135,000 people who live in Umeå is 38. The goal is to pass 200,000 inhabitants before 2050.
The city offers world-class art, drama, films, industries, music and research. It aims to attract more companies and break new construction records.
Umeå’s goals for the Arctic Mayors’ Forum cooperation include focusing on urban Arctic areas, a local voice in the Arctic, sustainability, and climate actions.
Quick Facts
Population
- English name: City of Umeå
- Name local languages: Umeå kommun
- Population: 135 000
- Largest city/town: Umeå
- Population Umeå: 130 224
- Average age: 38 years
- Gender distribution: male 50,1%, female 49,9%
- Immigrants: 6,3%
Language and culture
- Traditional territory of: The Saami People
- Languages spoken:
- Languages spoken: Swedish
Work and education
- Mayor industries: Volvo Trucks Ltd, Komatsu Forest Ltd, Cytiva Sweden Ltd
- Higher education: Umeå University, University of Forestry and Agriulture
- Students: 33 000
Arctic Mayors’ Forum
- Joined: 2019