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City Review

Gothenburg City Review

Mar 2017

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Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden, located in a highly strategic part of Scandinavia, as global trade and shipping are significant factors behind the city's economic growth. To strengthen the region's competitiveness, Gothenburg adopted The Development Planning Strategy 2035, approved by the Planning and Building Committee of Gothenburg. Herewith, Gothenburg continues to improve public transport services, promote urban development and further invest in green energy.

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GOTHENBURG HIGHLIGHTS

In 2016 Gothenburg's saw a premium in labour productivity (or GVA per employee) 18% higher than the average for the rest of Sweden. Gothenburg gains its economic strength from high gross-value added sectors of business services (28% of GVA) and manufacturing (21% of GVA), having combined the largest share of employment (56% of total city employment) in 2016.

Greater labour productivity boosts income

Income per household was 9% above the rest of the country's average in Gothenburg as of 2016, mainly as a result of greater labour productivity.

Higher consumer spending on discretionary items

Due to higher income, Gothenburg's consumers spends more: consumer expenditure per household in Gothenburg exceeded the rest of Sweden's average by 6% as of 2016. In addition, consumers in Gothenburg also allocate a greater share of their spending to discretionary activities, such as hotels and restaurants (6% of total spending in 2016) and leisure and recreation (11%).

Greater spending on housing and transport

Expenditure on housing and transport per household was almost 6% higher in Gothenburg in comparison with the rest of Sweden in 2016. As Gothenburg has been growing rapidly, the overall housing shortage appears to be looming large. Meanwhile, a range of public transport options offers easy access by tram, bus and ferry within the Gothenburg area.

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GOTHENBURG REVIEW AT A GLANCE

Understanding Gothenburg Review structure

Chart 1 Overview

Key facts on Gothenburg

Summary 1 Key Facts On Gothenburg 2011, 2016, 2021

GOTHENBURG HIGHLIGHTS

History

Delimitation of the metropolitan region

Chart 2 Map Of Gothenburg Metropolitan Area

Main business districts

ECONOMY OF THE CITY

Industrial make-up

Chart 3 Industrial Composition Of Gothenburg 2016
Chart 4 Labour Productivity: Selected Cities 2016

Recent developments and outlook

Chart 5 Dynamics Of Real GDP In Gothenburg, Sweden And Other Cities In Western Europe, 2011-2021
Summary 2 Labour Market Changes In Gothenburg 2011, 2016

CONSUMER PROFILE

City demographics

Chart 6 Population By Age 2016
Chart 7 Drivers Of Population Growth In Gothenburg 2011-2016

Household income

Chart 8 Household Distribution By Income In Gothenburg 2016 And 2021

CONSUMER EXPENDITURE

Structure of household budget

Chart 9 Comparison Of Household Expenditure In Gothenburg And Sweden, 2016
Summary 3 Gothenburg Household Budget Structure By Consumer Expenditure Item, % of total, 2011, 2016, 2021

City lifestyle

Gothenburg Has Considerable Appeal For Tourists And Locals Alike
Gothenburg Opens First Gaming Bar

City affordability

Housing
Chart 10 Household Expenditure On Housing: Selected Cities 2016
Transport
Chart 11 Household Expenditure On Transport: Selected Cities 2016

DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX

Summary 4 GDP Development, 2011, 2016, 2021
Summary 5 GDP By Origin, Current Prices, US$, Million, 2011-2016
Summary 6 Population And Labour Force, 2011-2016
Summary 7 Employed Population By Economic Sector, % of total, 2011-2016
Summary 8 Population By Sex And Broad Age Groups, ‘000, 2011-2016
Summary 9 Population Growth, 2011-2016
Summary 10 Forecast Population Growth
Summary 11 Population By Educational Attainment, 2011-2016
Summary 12 Structure Of Consumer Expenditure By Main Category, 2011-2016
Summary 13 Consumer Expenditure By Main Category, Per Household, Constant (2016) Prices, US$, 2011, 2016, 2021
Summary 14 Households By Income Band, % Of Total, Constant (2016) Prices 2011, 2016, 2021
Summary 15 Households By Income Band, ‘000, Current Prices 2011-2016
Summary 16 Inflation, 2011-2016
Summary 17 Transport Indicators, 2011-2016
Summary 18 Air Pollution, Concentration In Micrograms Per Cubic Metre, 2011-2016
Summary 19 Possession of Consumer Durables, % of Households, 2011, 2016, 2021

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GOTHENBURG HIGHLIGHTS

Greater labour productivity boosts income

Higher consumer spending on discretionary items

Greater spending on housing and transport

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Table of Contents

GOTHENBURG REVIEW AT A GLANCE

Understanding Gothenburg Review structure

Key facts on Gothenburg

GOTHENBURG HIGHLIGHTS

History

Delimitation of the metropolitan region

Main business districts

ECONOMY OF THE CITY

Industrial make-up

Recent developments and outlook

CONSUMER PROFILE

City demographics

Household income

CONSUMER EXPENDITURE

Structure of household budget

City lifestyle

City affordability

DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX

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GOTHENBURG HIGHLIGHTS

Greater labour productivity boosts income

Higher consumer spending on discretionary items

Greater spending on housing and transport

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Table of Contents

GOTHENBURG REVIEW AT A GLANCE

Understanding Gothenburg Review structure

Key facts on Gothenburg

GOTHENBURG HIGHLIGHTS

History

Delimitation of the metropolitan region

Main business districts

ECONOMY OF THE CITY

Industrial make-up

Recent developments and outlook

CONSUMER PROFILE

City demographics

Household income

CONSUMER EXPENDITURE

Structure of household budget

City lifestyle

City affordability

DEFINITIONS

APPENDIX

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