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1 JÖNKÖPING

2 In the heart of southern Sweden Jönköping is strategically located in Sweden. The municipality is surrounding the southern tip of lake Vättern. You can enjoy the city pulse, the beach life as well as nature close by. The city is expanding and the planning is made to meet future challenges and investments from society.

3 Oslo 454 km Stockholm 323 km Göteborg 148 km Köpenhamn 285 km

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5 Quick facts Approx inhabitants Average age 40,3 years old 41,7% have a higher education degree registered businesses - Among others Husqvarna AB, IKEA, SAAB-koncernen and Arla Foods. A university with four schools A commuting city Largest areas are Jönköping, Gränna, Huskvarna Numerous associations

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7 Population

8 Population growth Population 100, ,000 Municipality reform , , , , , ,

9 Population pyramid

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12 In-, out- and net migration Number ,614 in-migrants In-migration

13 In-, out- and net migration Number ,614 in-migrants 5,782 out-migrants In-migration Out-migration

14 In-, out- and net migration Number ,614 in-migrants 5,782 out-migrants In-migration Out-migration Net migration 832 net migration

15 Education

16 Number of compulsory and upper secondary schools and pupils Compulsory school Upper secondary school Municipal schools 49 ( pupils) 5 (4 915 pupils) Independent schools 11 (1 570 pupils) 9 (910 pupils)

17 Percentage of population with post secondary education 2013 (ages 25-64) Percent 50,0 40,0 40,4 41,7 30,0 20,0 10,0 0,0 Sweden Jönköping

18 Jönköping University Jönköping International Business School School of Engineering School of Education and Communication School of Health Sciences All four schools are research oriented and offer bachelor, master and PhD level education Ca 1500 Students Doctoral students Professors International students From 80 countries

19 Labour market

20 Labour market Employment rate (20-64 years): Jönköping: Sweden: 79.3 percent 77.1 percent Jönköping has the ninth largest labour force in the country with a daytime population of over 68,000 12,200 commuting to Jönköping 8,200 commuting from Jönköping, amounts to 4,000 net commuters

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22 Employed by area of work 2013 (night-time population ages 20-64) Health care and social welfare Manufacturing industry Trade Education and research Finance and business service Public administration Transportation and storage Construction Personal and cultural services Accomodation and food service activities Information and communication Real estate service Finance and insurance Agriculture,forestry, fishing Energy production, water supply etc. Non specified activities Municipality Whole country Percentage

23 Largest employers in Jönköping Jönköping Municipality Region Jönköping Län 5060 Husqvarna AB 1735 IKEA 780 Jönköping University 770 Swedish Board of Agriculture 710 Saab Jönköping 655 Arla Foods 520 Police Force 485 Post Office 430 Fläkt Woods AB 395 KABE 390 TeliaSonera 380

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25 Public authorities and regional institutions Swedish Board of Agriculture Swedish Courts Swedish Forest Agency County Administrative Board Jönköping Jönköping University Ryhov Hospital Jönköping

26 Industry and commerce

27 Industry and Commerce companies activ AB 75,6% 0-9 employees 762 new companies in 2014 The industry varies from logistic/transport, manufacturing, service, IT and communication. It s also a centre for fairs and exhibitions. The strength of Jönköping is the mix of companies. It ranges from start-ups IT companies to old manufacturing companies with a long history. The technical development is as important in both types.

28 Good Morning!

29 Science Park Started 2002 During 2013 had 55 start-ups from students from the Jönköping University Currently 100 companies Contributed so far to approx new companies in the area

30 Culture and Events

31 Fairs, conferences and congresses Elmia Wood world s largest fair for the wood industry Elmia Subcontractor Scandinavian Caravan Show Elmia Lastbil international trade fair for the haulage and transport industry World Bio Energy Dreamhack world s largest LAN event (Guinness Book of Records)

32 26 000!

33 Culture Grenna Museum The Andrée Expedition Polar Centre Husqvarna Museum Jönköpings läns museum The Match Museum The Bird Museum

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35 Associations Idrott Soccer Ice hockey Rowing Canoeing Basketball Floorball Kultur Bee-keeping Theatre Choires Art Film Dancing

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37 Politics

38 Municipalities, county councils, and regions 290 municipalities 20 county councils/regions Regions are county councils with increased responsibility for regional development and infrastructure. Politicians are elected directly by citizens There are municipal and county council elections every four years in conjunction with the parliamentary election. There are elected representatives in municipalities, county councils and regions. Of those, approximately 97 % are politicians in their spare time. Source: Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions

39 Municipal self-government The municipality has the right to: make independent decisions tax citizens to finance its activities Citizens have the right to: influence municipal decisions, e.g. by submitting a citizens proposal or voting in referendums appeal municipal decisions Source: Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions

40 Municipal, county council and regional responsibilities Municipalities are responsible for most of the social services available where we live, such as schools, childcare, care of the elderly and disabled, as well as water and waste. County councils and regions are responsible for shared regional activities with an emphasis on healthcare and regional development. Source: Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions

41 The political organisation

42 Executive departments Rescue Services Municipal Office Social Welfare Department Education Department Culture, Leisure and Sports Department Urban Planning Department Technical Services Environment and Public Health Dpt There is permanent employees within 350 different work categories within the Municipality of Jönköping. The municipality is the region s largest employer.

43 Mandates Parties Mandat Moderate Party (M) 17 Christian Democrats Party (KD) 10 Liberal Party (FP) 4 Centre Party (C) 6 Green Party (MP) 6 Social Democrats Party (S) 26 Left Party (V) 4 Sweden Democrats Party (SD) 8

44 Municipal Owned Companies Municipal Holding Company Jönköping Rådhus AB Housing Companies AB Bankerydshem Bottnaryds Bostads AB AB Grännahus AB Norrahammars Kommunala Bostäder Visingsöbostäder AB Bostads AB VätterHem Utility Companies Jönköping Energi AB Jönköping Energi Nät AB Jönköping Energi Biogas AB Huskvarnaåns Kraft AB Exihibition and Event Companies Elmia AB Destination Jönköping AB Logistics Companies Jönköping Airport AB Torsvik Terminal AB Development Company Södra Munksjön Utvecklings AB Education Company Grennaskolan Riksinternat AB Real Estate Company Högskolefastigheter i Jönköping AB Jönköping Airport Fastighets AB Jönköpings kommuns Förvaltnings AB Jönköpings Parkerings AB Rosenlunds Fastighets AB

45 100 SEK of income taxes 36 SEK pre-schools/compulsory schools 21 SEK elderly care 20 SEK social and health care 10 SEK upper-secondary schools/adult education 4 SEK culture, leisure and recreation 3 SEK streets, parks, public transport 3 SEK others 1 SEK urban planning 1 SEK rescue services

46 Future development

47 Södra Munksjön A new city quarter with five different areas of expansion Size: 300 hectars Population: Workplace: Commercial surfaces: m2 Service: pre-schools and compulsory schools

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49 High Speed Train Stockholm Göteborg 2 h Stockholm Malmö 2,5 h Junction in Jönköping The most important infrastructure project of the last 100 years in Sweden. 320 km/h Short travel times Bigger regions

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