Chapter 3 · How Sweden is governed
Hur många kommuner finns det i Sverige år 2026?
How many municipalities does Sweden have in 2026?
Correct answer: 290
Sweden has 290 municipalities in 2026. Municipalities handle local services, while the 21 regions are responsible for areas such as healthcare.
Key words
kommun · municipality
Source: Regeringen: Arbetet på lokal nivå · Inledning: 290 kommuner
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Why this option does not fit
311
311 adds together the 290 municipalities and 21 regions in 2026. They are different levels of responsibility and should not be combined here.
21
21 is the number of regions in 2026, not municipalities.
349
349 is the number of MPs in 2026, not municipalities.