GOTLAND IN FIGURES

GOTLAND IN FIGURES

2017

GotlandPopulation StatisticsNature and CultureTrade and IndustryServicesInternational

AboutRegionGotlandDialogue and Influence OrganisationFinancesPersonnel

GENERAL INFORMATIONFacts about Gotland, weather statistics ............................................ 4–5Population .............................................................. 6–7In- and Out-migration ................................8–9Nature and Geology ..................................... 10–11History and World Heritage.................. 12–14Annual Events ..................................................... 15

TRADE AND INDUSTRYStructure, Industries and Business Creation .............................................16–18Major Employers .............................................. 19Labour Market ....................................................20Economic Facts and Housing ............. 21Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing ... 22–23Tourism Industry ..............................................24–27

SERVICESTransport Options ..........................................28–30Broadband .............................................................31Environment ........................................................32–33Childcare and Education ......................... 34–40Leisure and Culture .......................................41–43Healthcare and Care Services ............. 44–46International ........................................................47–48

ABOUT REGION GOTLANDDialogue and Influence ......................50Political Organisation...................................51-53Departments ........................................................54

FINANCESAllocation of Tax Revenue ......................55Costs and Revenues ......................................56–57Results and Investments ...........................58–59Budget ........................................................................60

PERSONNELSummary ..................................................................61–63Salaries and Retirement. ...........................64

Centres of Population, Roads,Ports, Services .....................................................65Visby and Parishes. .........................................66-67

From Vision Gotland 2025.

Gotland is the Baltic region’s most creative and magical place, characterised by nearness, sustainable growth and love of life.

Responsible publisher: Region Gotland, Ulrika HolmEditor: Region Gotland, Louise Florin Production: Kusinerna Kommunikation Visby Photography: Region Gotland, Bildvision, Gotland Museum Printing: Exakta, MalmöRegion Gotland disclaims responsibility for any printing errors.

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Facts about GotlandIn 1971, Gotland formed a municipality. On 1 January 2011, Gotland Municipality changed its name to Region Gotland. There is no county council. Instead, healthcare, public transport and other traditionally county-level activities are managed by Region Gotland. The region is also responsible for regional development issues that in many other places are dealt with by the county adminis-trative board, since Gotland has the status of a county.

Land area 3,140 km² (0.8% of Sweden’s land area)

Fårö 114 km²Gotska Sandön 37 km²Furillen 4 km²Stora Karlsö 2.4 km²Lilla Karlsö 1.6 km²Gotland’s coastline Incl. Fårö approximately 800 kmLongest river Gothemsån approximately 55 kmLargest lake Bäste Träsk 6.3 km²Deepest lake Sigvalde Träsk 16 mHighest elevation Lojsta moor 82 m.a.s.l.Width 52 kmLength Fårö to Hoburgen 176 km

Regional animal HedgehogRegional bird Collared flycatcherRegional flower IvyRegional mushroom EarthstarRegional insect Lygaeus equestris (black and red bug)

Regional fish TurbotRegional stone Hoburg marble Regional moss Ctenidium molluscumRegional apple StenkyrkeRegional element Calcium

Gotland has a typical coastal climate with fairly mild win-ters and pleasant summers, even though summer arrives a little later than in the rest of central Sweden. On the other hand, the warm weather often lasts well into autumn.

There are clear climatic differences between the coast and inland areas. The average temperature during the coldest month, February, varies from just below -1°C on the coast to almost -2.5°C in the middle of the island. In July, the differences are much smaller, with an average tempera-ture of around 16°C across the island. Annual precipitation varies from 500 mm on the coast to 600 mm inland.

SUNSHINE TABLE 2016

Weather statistics

Source: Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute and SVT.se/väder

0 100 200 300 400 500 600

365

503

437

426

405

388

454

423

287

536

338

530

496

345

0 100 200 300 400 500 600

Hours ofsunshine

Visby was the 2016 winner with 536 hours followed by Öland’s northern tip and Luleå. Hours of sunshine are de-fined as the time when direct solar energy exceeds 120 W/m2. SVT Väder has measured hours of sunshine at various lo-cations around Sweden over a seven-week period in the summer since 1990.

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PopulationThe number of people who live and work on Gotland all year round is 58,003. The percentage of Gotlanders with a foreign background is 6.4%. Roughly 24,300 people live in Visby. The average age is 44.6 years. Average life expectancy is 83.1 years for women and 79.9 years for men. The population is expected to increase in the fu-ture according to the most recent population forecast. POPULATION DENSITY Land area, km² People per km²

Gotland 3,135 18.5Sweden 407,311 24.5

POPULATION, IN- AND OUT-MIGRATION, ETC.31 December 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Population 57,241 57,161 57,255 57,391 58,003Change -67 -80 94 136 612Births 566 525 529 491 509Deaths 631 660 554 628 641In-migration 2,126 2,212 2,284 2,499 2,851Out-migration 2,132 2,158 2,166 2,230 2,107Net migration -6 54 118 269 744

Source: Statistics Sweden, Region Gotland Source: Statistics Sweden

POPULATION TREND AND FORECASTThere were 23,902 people living in Gotland in 1749; this figure rose to 31,129 by 1800. In 1900, the figure had increased to 52,781, and at the turn of the millennium there were 52,313 Gotlanders. Region Gotland predicts a small increase to around 58,500 people by 2025.

POPULATION TREND 1945-2016

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1945 1950 1955 1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2016

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100+ år 95-99 år90-94 år85-89 år80-84 år75-79 år70-74 år65-69 år60-64 år55-59 år50-54 år45-49 år40-44 år35-39 år30-34 år25-29 år20-24 år15-19 år10-14 år

5-9 år 0-4 år

Antal män

Totalt antal kvinnor 29310

Totalt antal män 28 457

Antal kvinnor0 500 1000 1500 200005001000150020002500

Prognos 2025 (bakomliggande ålderspyramiden)

100+ years 95-99 years90-94 years85-89 years80-84 years75-79 years70-74 years65-69 years60-64 years55-59 years50-54 years45-49 years40-44 years35-39 years30-34 years25-29 years20-24 years15-19 years10-14 years

5-9 years0-4 years

No. ofmen

Total no. of women 29,093

Total no. of men 28,910

No. ofwomen

AGE DISTRIBUTION DIAGRAM 2016The population distribution diagram shows how each gender’s different age groups are spread across the gen-eral population. The population of Gotland comprises a large proportion of people aged 20–24. The current size of this age group is due to a high birth rate throughout the country during the early 1990s. The proportion of elderly people is expected to increase going forwards.


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Turkey

Afghanistan

United KingdomDenmark

Irak

Norway

Polen

Thailand

Germany

Syria

Finland

384

238

235

210

173

173

120

106

104

99

610

Nr. of people

and Northern Ireland

In- and out-migrationIn 2016, approximately 2,850 people moved to Got-land, while 2,100 moved away from the island. Do-mestic relocation accounted for almost 85% of in-migration. Migration primarily took place to and from Stockholm, Västra Götaland, Uppsala and Skåne. The proportion of inhabitants with a foreign background is lower on Gotland compared to other municipalities and counties. Finland is the most common country of origin after Sweden.

GOTLANDERS WITH A FOREIGN BACKGROUND, BASED ON COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Foreign background is defined as being born abroad or being born in Sweden with both parents born abroad.

More than 2% increase

Difference less than +/- 2%

Over 2% decrease

IN GENERALIN GENERAL

Gotland has 92 parishes, most of which have a fairly low number of inhabitants. Over a 10-year period, three out of four parishes have seen population decreases. Visby and nearby Västerhejde and Väskinde have increased the most.

10-YEAR POPULATION TREND IN THE PARISHES, 2006–2016

Source: Region GotlandSource: Statistics Sweden

Fårö

Bunge

RuteHangvar

Stenkyrka

Othem

Boge

Bäl

Vallstena

Gothem

Norrlanda

Anga

Kräklingbo

Gammel-garn

Östergarn

Käll-unge

Hörsnem Bara

Bro

Hejdeby

FollingboTrä-kumla Ake-

bäckSten-kumla

Tofta

Västergarn

EskelhemMäster-

by

Hogrän

Atlingbo

Väte

Hejde Ardre

Alskog

Garda

Lye Lau

NärBurs

RoneAlva

Eke

NäsGrötlingbo

Fide

Öja

VamlingboHamra

Sundre

Hablingbo

Etelhem

LojstaFröjel

Eksta

Sproge

Silte

LevideFard-hem

Gerum

Linde

Sanda

Klinte

Vänge

Ala

Buttle

Guld-rupe

Sjonhem

Gant-hem

Viklau

Vall

Fole

Endre

Barling-bo

HallaBjörke

Dalhem

Ekeby

Lokrume

Lumme-lunda

Väskinde

Martebo

Hejnum

Hall

Hellvi

Fleringe

Väster-hejde

SLITE

VISBY

TINGSTÄDE

LÄRBRO

KAPPELSHAMN FÅRÖSUND

ROMA

KLINTEHAMN

HEMSE

LJUGARN

STÅNGA

HAVDHEM

BURGSVIK

KATTHAMMARSVIK

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Nature and GeologyGotland’s flora is unique, shaped by the special conditions of an island in the middle of the sea. The northern end of the island is barren and rocky, while the southern end is greener, with deciduous forests and wooded meadows. Some of the most striking natural experiences on Got-land include orchid fields, limestone heaths, beaches and meadows. Gotland also has ‘rauks’ – exotic stone pillars shaped by the wind – wild Gotland ponies and vibrant small-scale cultural landscapes with walled pastures and lots of sheep that keep the land open with their grazing.

There are plenty of other unique places off the coast of Gotland. To the north lies the island of GOTSKA SANDÖN, Gotland’s only national park with long sandy beaches and an intriguing, dramatic history. To the west lie the islands of STORA AND LILLA KARLSÖ, both of which are unique in Sweden. The islands are a nature reserve and home to giant colonies of auks. Thousands of pairs of guillemots, razorbills and cormorants also nest here every year. The Karlsö islands are called the Baltic’s only bird cliff.

Gotland is an island that was created by a coral reef. The bedrock of the island was formed during the Silurian age, which started 400 million years ago. At that time, Got-land was near the equator, in a warm, shallow sea. During this era, vast quantities of sand, mud and calcareous silt collected on the bottom, which gradually hardened into marl slate. Then various types of limestone and sandstone formed (sandstone is only found on southernmost Gotland). Gotlandic limestone has many traces of this era, includ-ing fossils of trilobites (extinct crustaceans), squid, corals and sea lilies.

IN GENERALIN GENERAL

PROTECTED NATURE Gotland’s valuable habitats are protected through the formation of national parks, nature reserves and habitat protection projects. Nearly 6% of Gotland’s land area is now formally protected. Gotland’s nature reserves also include 852 hectares of water in lakes and at beaches, while the Salvorev-Kopparstenarna marine nature reserve covers 62,000 hectares of sea. The EU’s network of special conservation areas, Natura 2000, comprises almost 90 of the island’s 133 nature reserves.

Source: Region Gotland and Gotland County Administrative Board

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of which habitatprotection projects

of whichnature reserves

of which Gotland’scoastal nature reserve

of whichnational parks

Nature protected as a percentage

of total land area

%

2,9

5,9

1,2

4,3

0,3

PROTECTED NATURE ON GOTLAND A total of 5.9% of Gotland’s land area is protected nature. The marine nature reserve and Natura 2000 are not included.

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The provincial law of Gotland is called GUTALAGEN. One appendix to that law, Gutasagan, is the legend of how Gotland came to be. It was probably written in the 14th century. PICTURE STONES were decorated with beautiful patterns in the 5th century. They could be up to three metres high and were shaped like axe blades and decorated with spiral wheels, rowing ships, spirals and simple ani-mal figures. In later centuries, they featured simple sailing boats with high stern posts, horses, deer, duck-like birds and serpents. There are 400 known picture stones, of which about 15 probably stand in their original locations. SHIP GRAVES date back to around 1000 BC. These are stones placed on end in formations that look like boats, and Gotland has about 350 of them. Gotland has 92 MEDIAEVAL CHURCHES, one in each parish. Churches that were built between 1150 and 1250 are in the Romanesque style, while those built from 1250-1400 are Gothic. The mediaeval churches feature a wealth of religious art, including baptismal fonts, stone-masonry and paintings from different eras.

HistoryVISBY is a medieval town with many of its original elements well preserved. A 3,440 metre-long wall sur-rounds the old town, the best-preserved curtain wall in all of Northern Europe. The narrow alleys in the old town are lined with buildings and church ruins that call to mind Visby’s age of greatness in the 13th century. THE GERMAN HANSEATIC traders were key to Visby’s special status as a trading town. The Hanse-atic League grew stronger throughout the 13th cen-tury, and Visby became the Baltic hub for most of its trade with Novgorod in Russia. (For information on the current Hanseatic network, see page 48.)


Annual events on the islandJANUARY — Futsal Competition GA Cup, the Gotland Variety Show

FEBRUARY — Sports gala, Rockskallen music, Krullis Cup

MARCH — Hela Gotland Dansar (dance event), Easter Parade

APRIL — Spring Dip, Classic Running and Biking, Rally Gotland, Book fair Almedalsbiblioteket library

MAY — Ljudvågor festival, Golfa Gotland Runt golf tourna-ment, Vårskriket entertainment day, Wisby Fashion Week-end, Open Studios, Lillkorpen (orienteering)

JUNE — Garden week, Tjejruset women’s run, Bergman Week, Baltic Fencing Camp , Swedish National Day celebration

JULY — Roma Theatre, Almedal Week, Jousting, ÅF Offshore Race (sailing), Children’s choir week on Fårö, Stångaspelen games, Gotland pony awards on Lojsta Moor, Folkrace festival

AUGUST — Mediaeval Week on Gotland, Raukloppet race, Gotland Organ Days, Gotland Dog Show, Slite Market, Blodomloppet race, Crimetime Gotland, P18 Cup, Gotland Art Week, Kubb World Championship, Visbyfestivalen

SEPTEMBER — Gotland Harvest Festival, Fårönatta, Havdhem Market, Klinte Market, Kräklingbo Market

OCTOBER — Hemse Market Day, Helg Utan Älg (orienteering),

Gotland Grand National (Enduro biking), Enterprise Day, Visby Day, Ghost Parade Visby Centrum

NOVEMBER — Gotland Pride, Gotland Truffle Festival, Gotland Christmas

DECEMBER — Christmas markets in Visby and the coun-tryside, Lucialoppet race, Santa Procession in Dalhem, Mediaeval Christmas, Santa Parade Visby Centrum

Source: Inspiration Gotland IN GENERALIN GENERAL

The World Heritage town of Visby

“... an extremely distinguished example of a North-

ern European walled Hanseatic town which has in a

unique way preserved its townscape and its highly

valuable architecture, the form and function of

which clearly express the importance of this hu-

man settlement.”

This was the explanation of UNESCO’s World Herit-age Committee for inscribing the Hanseatic town of Visby on the prestigious World Heritage List in 1995. Few places give such an intense experience of both medieval metropolis and idyllic turn-of-the-century small town as Visby. Within the well-preserved wall, me-dieval church ruins and storehouses stand alongside stone and wooden houses from later eras.

A THOUSAND YEARS OF THE TOWN’S HISTORY 1100s. Visby develops from a Viking age trading post to a significant trading town. A lookout tower, “Kruttornet”, is built at the harbour entrance. 1200-1300s. The town’s heyday. Grand stone buildings, churches and the curtain wall are built. Visby is seized by Val-demar Atterdag in 1361 and Gotland becomes Danish. 1400s. Period of unrest around the Baltic and hard times for Gotland. Visborg Castle is built.1500s. Visby is plundered in 1525 by forces from Lübeck. The churches are abandoned and the buildings fall into disrepair. 1600s. Gotland becomes Swedish in 1645 and a general recov-ery takes place towards the end of the century. 1700s. Upswing in trade and commerce. Clearly reflected in building trends. 1800s. Conservation work begins on the ruins and curtain wall. Visby emerges as one of Sweden’s tourist destinations. You can also visit the website of the Swedish National Heritage Board: www.raa.se

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NUMBER OF WORKPLACES AND EMPLOYEES IN 2015 BY INDUSTRYThere were a total of 9,909 workplaces on Gotland in 2015. Fewer than five people are employed in 91% of these. The majority of these workplaces are within land-based industries.

Industry level Workplaces Employees

Land-based 2,760 1,744

Manufacturing, mining, energy 672 1,920

Construction 920 2,447

Commerce 80 2,590

Hotels and restaurants 403 1,485

Transport and communications 207 1,194

Property, insurance, credit institutions 1,941 2,815

Government, education, health care and medical care 618 10,068

Other community and personal services 1,501 2,035

Unknown/unspecified industry 86 781

Total 9,909 27,079

TRADE AND INDUSTRY

Source: Statistics Sweden Source: Statistics Sweden and Statistics Sweden’s Business Register

Agriculture, quarrying and the food industry have long been important to Gotland. The dominant market for Gotland’s goods is the Mälardalen region. Gotland’s food producers work with local produce, and the end products are of a high quality. The tourism industry plays an important role within the growing service sec-tor. The large number of visitors has generated many jobs and companies in this industry.

Tourism has a positive impact on service companies in the food and retail sector, transport, hotels and res-taurants as well as on suppliers of activities and experi-ences. Cultural and creative industries are also growing. In terms of the employment structure on Gotland, more people are employed in the public sector as a share of total employment compared to the national average.

ACTIVE ENTREPRENEURS ON GOTLAND IN 2015There are almost 4,500 active entrepreneurs on Got-land. Approximately 70% of all businesses are run by men, and most businesses are run under the entrepre-neur’s personal identification number. Those employed by their own public limited company are employed as partners of a close company in a public limited company.

TRADE AND INDUSTRYTRADE AND INDUSTRY

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Entrepreneurs

Men

1075

2200

912

299

WomenNumber

TAX CAPACITYIn the 2017 accounting year, the tax capacity per inhabit-ant amounted to SEK 176,625, equivalent to 94% of the national average. The national average was SEK 188,085 per inhabitant.

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Källa: SCB

Business creation is slightly higher on Gotland com-pared with the national average. In 2016, 421 businesses were launched. Most start-ups are led by men.

START-UPS PER 1,000 INHABITANTS

START-UPS LED BY MEN RESPECTIVELY WOMEN

MAJOR EMPLOYERS ON GOTLAND 2016Number of permanent employees and temporary em-ployees working longer than 3 months.

Employer Approximate no. of employeesRegion Gotland 6,875AB Svenska Spel 425Försäkringskassan 375PayEx Finance AB 375Samhall AB 275Cementa AB 240Uppsala University — Campus Gotland 225Swedish Police Authority 175Gotlands Slagteri AB 125Swedish National Heritage Board 125Gotlands Bilfrakt 125Gotlands Hemtjänster AB 125COOP Gotland cooperative society 125Gotland County Administrative Board 125Postnord Sverige AB 125ICA MAXI/Brukets Livs AB 125Swedish Tax Agency 125Nybergs Entreprenad 125

Business creation

Source: Swedish Agency for Growth Policy Analysis

Källa: Länsstyrelsen på Gotland

DONNERSKA HUSETDonnerska Huset in Visby centre offers services and advice for business people, visitors and new residents. Almi Företagspartner, Coompanion and Gotlands Näringslivs- och Etableringsservice AB offer services for businesses. Inspiration Gotland AB is also located here along with the Gotland Convention Bureau, the tourist office and the information office for new residents.

Source: Statistics Sweden

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148 156

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No. ofstart-ups

286 281 280


BANKRUPTCIESThirty corporate bankruptcies were registered in 2016 (31 in 2015). Most of the bankruptcies concerned businesses in the hotel and restaurant industry.

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Source: Gotland Employment Office, Statistics Sweden, Regionfakta

Around 27,000 people are in gainful employment on Got-land. The labour market has been improving for an extend-ed period of time, and unemployment has continued to decrease. Business owners on Gotland have confidence in the future, and unemployment is expected to continue de-creasing. Growing industries include those related to con-struction and private services (e.g. retail and various busi-ness services), for example. Public services such as health care, medical care and education are also expected to grow.

In 2016, demand for labour was so great that unemploy-ment dropped during the entire year. Open unemployment (unemployed persons who do not participate in any labour market programmes) for individuals aged 18–24 years was 3.2% on Gotland, compared with 3.9% nationally. However, the percentage of young people (18–24 years old) partici-pating in labour market programmes on Gotland (8.8%) was slightly higher than the national percentage (6.5%).

Labour market

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% RiketGotland

64,7 64,4 64,1 64,1

66,666,265,5 65,7

63,3

67,1

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% RiketGotland

8,1 8,0 7,8 7,66,4

7,58,4 8,58,78,7

HOUSING PRICES 2017* Gotland SwedenAverage price/housing cooperative SEK 2,008,000 SEK 2,593,000Average price/private house SEK 2,848,000 SEK 3,136,000Average price/holiday home SEK 2,042,000 SEK 1,810,000*Average selling price for the period February–April 2017

In 2016, Gotland’s housing stock consisted of a total of 28,401 housing units.Every third self-contained house was built before 1930. Of the apartments, 55% are apartments with right of tenancy and 45% are housing cooperative apartments. In 2016, 54 self-contained houses and 243 apartments were built.

Economic facts

Housing

Source: Statistics Sweden and Mäklarstatistik.se

Gross regional product (GRP) is a measure of the region’s economy. The most recent data is from 2015. GRP per capita amounted to 76% of the national average.

GRP 2015Gotland total Sweden total SEK 18,691 million SEK 4,181,103 million- per capita SEK 326,000 - per capita SEK 427,000 - per employed person - per employed person SEK 631,000 SEK 869,000

DISPOSABLE INCOME PER CAPITADisposable income shows how much households can use for personal consumption. 2013 2014Gotland SEK 174,000 SEK 178,000Sweden SEK 192,000 SEK 198,000


PERCENTAGE OF UNEMPLOYED PERSONS AGED16–64, 2012–2016 Open unemployment and persons employed through labour market programmes.

1 272 lägenheter i specialbostäder, 5 %

16 924 småhus, 61 %

434 lägenheter i övriga hus 2 %

9 166 lägenheter i flerbostadshus, 33 %

1 336 apartmentsin specialist accommodation, 5 %

17 236 self-containedhouse, 60 %

482 apartments in other buildings, 2 %

9 347 apartmentsin multi-occupancy buildings, 33 %

EMPLOYMENT RATE 2012–2016 Percentage of people employed aged 15–74.

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Source: Gotland County Administrative Board

Agriculture and the food industry have long been im-portant to Gotland. Around 80%–85% of what is pro-duced on the island is shipped to the mainland. Milk production has been the long-standing foundation of farming on Gotland. Many companies have changed ownership and over the past 15 years production has increased, largely thanks to new investment.

The key areas of production on Gotland’s farms are beef, lamb, pork, poultry and horse. Farms with beef or lamb production help to shape the unique agricultural landscape on the island. Organic livestock businesses raise the same kinds of animals as the other farms on Gotland. Many of the agricultural businesses on the island also have business areas outside traditional pro-duction. This often relates to energy, contracting, tour-ism and in-house processing or sales.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing

TRADE AND INDUSTRY

FACTS ABOUT THE GREEN INDUSTRIESAround 38% of Gotland’s population lives in rural areas, which is significantly higher than the national average of 13%. Around 70% of Gotland’s surface area is used for agriculture and forestry. Organic production accounts for just over 19% of farmland.

Arable land 2016, ha 85,787of which ecologically cultivated, ha 21,667Pastures 2016, ha 26,024Woodland, ha 125 000

Product. value for vegetables, SEK million (2013) 823Product. value for livestock (meat), SEK million (2013) 379Product. value for livestock products, SEK million (2013) 553(livestock products eggs, milk)

Number of farming businesses 2016 1,415Number of people employed in agriculture (2013) 3 ,510 (of which men 2,024, of which women 1,486)Number of forestry owners, persons 4,124(of which men 2,529, of which women 1,595)

Source: LRF Gotland, Swedish Board of Agriculture, Swedish Forest Agency and SLU

TRADE AND INDUSTRY

LIVESTOCK ON GOTLAND 2016 Gotland Percentage of SwedenSheep and lambs 70,460 12.2%Cattle 60,474 4.1%of which dairy cows 15,272 4.6%Pigs 44,756 3.3%Chickens 307,010 3.1%Horses 5,900 1.7%

FISHING ON GOTLAND 2016Fishing around Gotland continues to be dominated by herring and sprat. Small-scale fishing is dominated by flounder and turbot. Some small-scale fishing busi-nesses fish cod in Skåne during the winter and spring. The size of the catches increased slightly, and the land-ing value increased by almost 2 million compared to 2015. The number of persons employed is unchanged.

Number of professional fishermen with a license 28with fishing vessel 38 Landing value SEK million (2016) 19.5Fish landed, tonnes (2015) 5,927 – of which herring 3,601 – of which sprat 2,158 – of which flounder 17

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Source: Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth and Statistics Sweden

Gotland has historically enjoyed positive development in terms of tourism. There were top results in 2016 as regards both travellers and guest nights. Close to 2,200,000 passengers travelled to and from Gotland by either air or ferry. The number of guest nights also reached a new record high with 1,029,000 overnight stays at Gotland’s commercial accommodation facili-ties. The peak season occurs during the summer, but efforts are being made to extend the season to other times of the year.

INTERNATIONAL VISITORSForeign tourists comprise a target group that differs in many ways from Swedish visitors in terms of consump-tion patterns and interests. Their travel patterns also dif-fer. The share of foreign guest nights has remained the same in recent years and accounts for 11% of total guest nights. As in previous years, foreign visitors primarily come from Germany.

COUNTRIES WITH THE MOST VISITORS TO GOTLAND 2016

Germany 36,273 (31,566) Netherlands 3,689 (3,185)Norway 15,786 (16,173) Switzerland 3,329 (3,217)Denmark 12,414 (13,605 USA 3,184 (3,251)

Finland 9,116 (11,266) (2015 in brackets)

Tourism industry

TRADE AND INDUSTRY Source: Transport companies TRADE AND INDUSTRY

Travellers

TRAVELLERS TO GOTLAND 2012–2016In 2016, 1,773,030 travellers made journeys by ferry and 463,559 by air.

In 2016, over 2.2 million passengers travelled to and from Gotland by either ferry or air, which is an increase of 7.3% compared with the previous year.

NUMBER OF TRAVELLERS PER MONTH 2016 TOTAL all travellers, by air and sea

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Source: Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth and Statistics Sweden

TRADE AND INDUSTRY

GUEST NIGHTS 2016The number of guest nights increased by 11.0% in 2016. The largest increase occurred at camping sites, which increased by more than 79,000 guest nights (37%). Hos-tels increased by almost 10,000 guest nights (12%). Guest nights at hotels increased by 10,700 (2%) compared with the previous year. Nine out of ten overnight guests on Gotland were Swedes. Of the remaining guests, 4% came from other Nordic countries, 5.5% came from other European coun-tries and 1.5% came from the rest of the world.

In addition, accommodation statistics for 2016 show that the corporate market accounts for a third of hotel occupancy, while the private market accounts for the remainder. The ratio is roughly the opposite nationally.

NUMBER OF GUEST NIGHTS 2012–2016The first year to reach over one million guest nights was 2016.

NUMBER OF GUEST NIGHTS BY ACCOMMODATION CATEGORY

No. guestnights

No. guest nights %

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20162015201420132012

From Sweden

Hotell0

20

40

60

80

100

20162015201420132012

Stugbyar

Vandrarhem

Camping

Privata stugor och lägenheter

HotelHoliday cottagesYouth hostels

CampingPrivate cottages and apartments

61 57494842

2008 20122009 2010 2011

Antal tusen

Varav andel utländska besökare

GÄSTNÄTTER

Hotell StugbyarVandrarhem

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

0

100

280

146

73

328358 361

129

78

130

77

110

69

364

143

66

2008 20122009 2010 2011

Antal tusen Hotell StugbyarVandrarhem

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

280

146

73

328358 361

129

78

130

77

110

69

364

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66

855 000 834 000

43

178

26

7

44

18

9

22

7

47

148

24

7

48

148

24

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43

139

28

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No. guestnights

No. guest nights %

From abroad

0

200 000

400 000

600 000

800 000

1 000 000

20162015201420132012

From Sweden

Hotell0

20

40

60

80

100

20162015201420132012

Stugbyar

Vandrarhem

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Privata stugor och lägenheter

HotelHoliday cottagesYouth hostels

CampingPrivate cottages and apartments

61 57494842

2008 20122009 2010 2011

Antal tusen

Varav andel utländska besökare

GÄSTNÄTTER

Hotell StugbyarVandrarhem

0

100

200

300

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0

100

280

146

73

328358 361

129

78

130

77

110

69

364

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2008 20122009 2010 2011

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0

100

200

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328358 361

129

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7

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148

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43

139

28

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888 000 931 0001 029 446

Source: Region Gotland, GCB TRADE AND INDUSTRY

MAJOR MEETINGS AND EVENTSA considerable number of events are held on Gotland, many of which return year after year. Among the more major events is Almedal Week in early July, which in 2016 had more than 3,800 events and around 40,000 visitors. Mediaeval Week in August had over 500 events and approximately 40,000 visitors, and the Gotland Grand National in October had a record high 3,200 starters and 15,000 visitors. There are also numerous smaller cultural, culinary and sporting events, for example. Bergman week, the Stångaspelen games, the Gotland Harvest Fes-tival, Crimetime Gotland, Gotland Art Week and Magical Winter are just a few examples of events during the year.

Gotland Convention Bureau works to bring new meetings to the island and markets Gotland as a venue for conferences and congresses. In 2016, 17 congresses were held on Gotland, most at Wisby Strand Congress & Event.

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HELSINGFORS

KROATIEN

MALLORCASARDINIEN

TENERIFFAGRAN CANARIA

KRETA

RHODOS

ÄNGELHOLM

GÖTEBORG

OSLO

SUNDSVALL

STOCKHOLMARLANDABROMMA

NYNÄSHAMN

VÄSTERVIK

NORRKÖPING

JÖNKÖPINGLINKÖPING

ÖSTERSUND

KARLSTAD

VÄSTERÅS

UMEÅ

MALMÖ

OSKARSHAMN

Year-round destinations

Summer destinations

Charter destinations

SERVICES

SERVICES Source: Destination Gotland, Visby Airport/Swedavia

Transport optionsGood transport options are crucial to an island.

FERRY TRAFFICBy ferry, it takes about three hours to travel to Gotland, regardless of whether you depart from Nynäshamn or Oskarshamn. This allows Gotland residents to visit the mainland for the day.

In 2016, Destination Gotland transported 1,623,030 passengers, 519,729 passenger vehicles and 801,503 metres of freight between Gotland and the mainland. During the summer season, there are up to 22 return trips to and from Visby per day. In winter there are usu-ally 6 trips per day. The Västervik-Visby route will also be operated during summer 2017.

Gotlandsbåten transported 149,341 passengers and 33,814 passenger cars during summer 2016.

FLIGHTSA total of 463,207 people flew to and from Visby Airport in 2016. Stockholm can be reached by air in 40 minutes, with the most common aircraft being the Saab 340 and ATR 72.

In 2017 there are flights direct to Stockholm (Arlanda, Bromma), Gothenburg and Malmö.

Summer season routes are available to Umeå, Sunds-vall, Östersund, Norrköping, Linköping, Västerås, Karl-stad, Jönköping and Ängelholm. There are international summer season routes to Oslo and Helsinki.

In 2017 there are direct charter flights available from Visby Airport to Sardinia, Majorca, Rhodes, Croatia, Crete, Tenerife and Gran Canaria.

SERVICES

Gotland can be accessed quickly by sea or air.

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SLITE

VISBY

LÄRBRO

KAPPELSHAMN

KLINTEHAMN

LJUGARN

BURGSVIK

KATTHAMMARSVIK

STÅNGA

HEMSE

HAVDHEM

TINGSTÄDE

FÅRÖSUND

ROMA

KAPPELSHAMN

FLERINGE

OTHEM

BOGE

FOLE

BRO

VÄSKINDE

HEJDEBYENDRE

EKEBY

DALHEM

GANTHEM

VIKLAU

GULDRUPE

VÄNGE

ATLINGBO

VÄSTERHEJDE

TOFTA

TRÄKUMLA

STENKUMLA

ESKELHEM HOGRÄN

MÄSTERBY

SANDA

KLINTE

VÄTE

VALL

ÖSTERGARN

ANGA

ALA

ALSKOG

GARDAETELHEM

HEJDE

LOJSTALYESTÅNGAGERUM

LINDE

HEMSE

BURGSVIK

RONE

EKE

ALVA

HAVDHEM

GRÖTLINGBO

NÄS

FIDE

ÖJA

HAMRA

SUNDRE

SILTE

HABLINGBO

FARDHEMLEVIDE

FRÖJEL

SPROGE

LAU

NÄRBURS

BARLINGBO

ROMAHALLA

BJÖRKE

AKEBÄCK

FOLLINGBO

HEJNUM

GOTHEM

RUTE

BUNGE

HELLVI

HANGVAR

LÄRBROSTENKYRKA

IRE

LUMMELUNDA

MARTEBO

FÅRÖ

SUDERSAND

SKÄR

EKEVIKEN

HAU

IHREVIKEN

LICKERSHAMN

STENKYRKEHUKFURILLEN

VIBBLE

GNISVÄRD

TOFTA STRAND

KRONHOLMEN

KATTHAMMARSVIK

SYSNEGRYNGE

TORSBURGEN

LJUGARN

FOLHAMMARLOJSTAHAJD

NÄRSHOLMHERTE

RONEHAMN

DJUPVIK

KVARNÅKERSHAMN

NISSEVIKEN

FIDENÄS

FALUDDEN

VÄNDBURGHOLMHÄLLAR

HOBURGEN

NÄSUDDEN

LUMMELUNDAGROTTORNA

ÅMINNE

TJÄLDER

HIDE

VALLEVIKEN

TINGSTÄDE

ROMA

KLINTEHAMN

BUTTLE

FÅRÖSUND

VISBY

SLITE

20

2061

61

61

2022

41

41

13

41

10

10

32

11

11

12

10

10

51

12 13

11

11

11

22

20

61

20

GAMMELGARN

VAMLINGBO

NORRLANDA

51

22

11

KRÄKLINGBO

Source: Region Gotland

Buses from Visby serve most places on Gotland. There are frequent services around Visby as well as between Visby and the communities of Fårösund, Slite, Hemse and Klintehamn all year round.

There are 240 public bus departures every weekday. There are a total of 15 rural routes and 6 urban routes.

Public transport

SERVICES

In 2016, 905,400 journeys were made using Gotland’s public transport, and 2,000

journeys were made with local services.

Source: bredbandgotland.se , Region Gotland

Fibre-optic broadbandBetween 85 and 99 per cent of the island’s permanent population had connection by May 2017. This figure var-ies slightly between the parishes, and it will also change in the second half of 2017 when the fibre-optic roll-out in Visby as a whole is completed. Gotland will continue with its digitalisation process. More information is available at www.digitalagotland.se.

Visby centre – completion expected during 2017.

Fibre-optic network complete.

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Source: Region Gotland, Cementa, Geab, Swedish Energy Agency

SERVICES

EnvironmentGotland is an eco-municipality. Region Gotland’s environ-mental programme will focus on four themes up to 2020: energy and climate, water, sustainable choices and the diversity of nature.

ENERGY AND CLIMATEEstablishing a climate-neutral energy supply for Gotland is a goal that everyone can get behind. Biofuels from the forest form the basis for heating – with well over 500 GWh a year. Biogas, for use both by industry and transportation, is developing positively and local production is increas-ing. Every year wind power generates just over 400 GWh of electricity, which corresponds to 45–50% of the island’s electricity consumption. Solar power is developing quickly. Connected output increased by over 50% in 2016, and now corresponds to a newly built wind power plant.

The share of renewable and recycled energy in Region Gotland’s premises is 99%. Greenhouse gas emissions de-riving from the transport sector are more difficult to reme-dy. Of the island’s approximately 35,000 cars, only 5.5% can be operated on alternative fuels, including electricity. Con-sequently, Region Gotland aims to serve as a role model by making its transportation more environmentally friendly. Both passenger cars and a large number of heavy vehicles such as city buses and refuse collection vehicles are be-ing replaced by biogas alternatives. In 2016, the combined share of renewable fuels in public transport was 21%. Em-ployees can also borrow electric bicycles for short journeys.

Gotland’s most difficult climate challenge is posed by the lime and cement industries, which are responsible for approximately 75% of the island’s greenhouse gas emis-sions. Even if 35–40% of the quarrying industry’s fuel re-quirements are currently covered by alternative fuels, fossil limestone emits large amounts of carbon dioxide when it burns. Farming, primarily livestock, with 14% emissions, has


the next largest impact on the climate. Ground transpor-tation comes in third place with 6%.

WATERGotland is very dependent on groundwater for its wa-ter supply. This is also true for all of the properties that have individual water sources. Groundwater reservoirs over the past few years have not filled to the same high degree as previously, and the levels are very low. At the same time that initiatives to save water are ongoing, the first major brackish water treatment plant was inaugurat-ed in 2016 in Herrvik, which is located on the eastern part of Gotland. Using membrane technology, up to 900 m³ of drinking water is produced every day with raw water from the Baltic. An additional brackish water treatment plant is currently being planned to strengthen the avail-ability of water.

The Geological Survey of Sweden, SGU, has also inves-tigated how groundwater formation can be increased on Gotland. The results indicate good opportunities to in-crease groundwater formation at several of the region’s water catchments, primarily through infiltration.

Protection of water resources is also a top priority. Of all of the water supplied by Region Gotland, 93.9% derives from water protection areas, but the protection regula-tions in some cases are outdated and will be revised. Two new water protection areas – in Burs and Träkumla – were added in 2016. Efforts to re-examine the island’s roughly 14,000 individual sewage systems continue. Thus far these efforts have resulted in around 4,000 environmentally certified sewage systems in 47 parishes.

In the summer of 2016, Gotlanders reduced their municipal water con-sumption by 20%, and everyone is be-ing encouraged to conserve water on Gotland in 2017 as well.

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Preeschool

School - Preschool to year 3

School - Preschool to year 6

School years 7-9

Upper Secondary School

Adult education

Independent Preeschool

Independent Compulsory school

Independent Upper Secondary School

Region of Gotland:Slite

LärbroStenkyrka

Fole

Fårösund

Fårö

Hellvi

Skola

Skola

SkolaSkola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

LokrumeVäskinde

Visby

EndreGothem

Dalhem

KräklingboVänge

Sanda

Garda

Stånga

Hemse

Havdhem

BurgsvikÖja

Klintehamn

RomaHogrän

Eskelhem

Västerhejde

Skola

Tofta

Skola

Burs

Lau

SkolaFardhem

Skola

LjugarnSkola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

Skola

There is a good geographical spread of preschools, compulsory schools with preschool classes/leisure-time centres, upper secondary schools and folk high schools across the island. A total of around 5,200 children attend preschool and leisure-time centres; 5,700 pupils attend compulsory school and 1,670 pupils attend upper secondary school.

Approximately 1,500 individuals attend municipal adult education on Gotland.

Uppsala University, Campus Gotland is located in Visby. Gotland also has a wide range of spare-time

education opportunities.

Education

Source: Region GotlandSERVICES

PRESCHOOL Gotland has 60 schools, 31 of which are located in Visby. The region offers preschools run by Region Gotland and independent preschool options. Preschools accept children aged 1–5. All children are offered a spot at a municipal preschool from the autumn of the year they turn three years of age. There are a total of 3,000 preschool children (aged 1–5) on Gotland.Number of children in preschools run by Region Gotland 2,249Number of children in educational care (childminder) 16Number of children in independent preschools (parent cooperatives etc.) 484Number of children in independent educational care (childminder) 15

NUMBER OF CHILDREN PER EMPLOYEE (full-time employee)Municipal preschool 2013 2014 2015 2016Gotland 4.7 4.9 4.5 4.5Sweden 5.3 5.3 5.2 5.2

COST PER ENROLLED CHILD/PUPIL 2015*

Source: Region Gotland, National Agency for Education

SERVICES

SwedenRegion Gotland

0

25000

50000

75000

100000

125000

150000

Upper Sec. schoolCompulsory schoolPreeschool

151 336 SEK

132 379139 158

112 99898 334

112 765

* New figures for 2016 were unavailable at the time of printing this brochure.

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Källa: Gotlands kommunSource: Region Gotland, National Agency for Education

SERVICES

COMPULSORY SCHOOL Gotland currently has 35 compulsory schools (preschool class to year 9). Thirty of these are run by Region Gotland and five are independent. These are well distributed over the island from Fårösund in the north to Burgsvik in the south, and in many instances the number of pupils is relatively small, at around 40–100 per school.

All compulsory schools covering preschool class to year 6 also have integrated leisure-time centres. Years 7–9 are offered at six locations: Fårösund, Slite, Roma, Klintehamn, Hemse and Visby (two schools).

COMPULSORY SCHOOL FACTS 2016Number of compulsory schools run by Region Gotland 30Number of pupils in compulsory school, (preschool class – grade 9) 5,031Number of children in leisure-time centres run by Region Gotland 2,146Number of independent schools 5Number of pupils in independent schools 721Number of children in independent leisure-time centres 310

PASS RATE IN GRADE 9The percentage of pupils in year 9 who achieved a passing grade or higher in all subjects has been slightly higher on Gotland than in Sweden as a whole the past few years.

PERCENTAGE OF PUPILS IN YEAR 9 ELIGIBLE FOR ADMISSION TO UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL 2012–2016

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50

75

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Gotland Riket2004 73% 77%2005 78% 78%2006 78% 78%2007 74% 79%2008 80% 79%2009 79% 78%2010 80,2% 76,6%2011 81 772012 73 77

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% SwedenGotland89

UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOLMost upper secondary pupils on Gotland attend the mu-nicipal upper secondary school, Wisbygymnasiet. At the 2017 secondary school selection (for the 2017/2018 aca-demic year), a total of 17 programmes and 27 specialisa-tions were offered. The maritime education programme was the only one made available for nationwide admission.

In 2017, Guteskolan, an independent upper secondary school in Visby, had programmes specialising in social and natural sciences, handicraft, natural resource use, art/de-sign, media, music and child/recreation.Number of pupils attending upper secondary school during the 2016/17 academic year: Number of pupils attending upper secondary school run by Region Gotland, approximately 1,500Number of pupils attending independent upper secondary school, approximately 174 Number of pupils in other municipalities, approximately 118

Source: Region Gotland, National Agency for Education

PERCENTAGE OF PUPILS WHO COMPLETE UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOLThe percentage of pupils who completed upper secondary school within four years (including introductory programme) was 66% in 2016. The percentage for Sweden was 71.5%.

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Other schoolsEDUCATION FOR PUPILS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIESOn Gotland, compulsory education for pupils with learn-ing disabilities is primarily located in Visby. Voluntary education includes an upper secondary school for pu-pils with learning disabilities and adult education for individuals with learning disabilities (Lärvux).

Number of pupils attending school for students with learning difficulties:Compulsory education for pupils 50Upper secondary school for pupils 31Adult education for individuals (Lärvux) 44

ADULT EDUCATIONKompetenscentrum Gotland offers introductory and upper-secondary level adult education – in the class-room and as distance learning. It also provides voca-tional training and apprenticeships for adults, Swedish for immigrants (SFI) and study and vocational guidance for adults on Gotland. Kompetenscentrum Gotland had approximately 800 students in 2016.

KULTURSKOLAN CULTURAL ARTS SCHOOLKulturskolan on Gotland has around 1,250 pupils in vol-untary education and about 95 students in the ‘Culture in Schools’ project. Additionally, school films and theatre and dance performances are organised for all school chil-dren as well as for many preschool and upper secondary school pupils.

FOLK HIGH SCHOOLIn 2016, Gotland’s folk high school had nearly 360 students on extended courses, distributed between the school sites in Hemse and Fårösund. The folk high school offers general education, vocational training and specialised courses. It also hosts a variety of summer courses. Over 434 participants took part in summer courses in 2016.

SERVICES Source: Region Gotland, National Agency for Education

UNIVERSITYUppsala University – Campus Gotland offers around 20 educational programmes at undergraduate and gradu-ate level as well as around 300 courses. Some of the pro-grammes are offered in Visby and others through online distance learning.

Students can take a large number of subjects such as biology, conservation, economics, archaeology, pro-gramming, leadership, game design, law, ethnology, history, social geography and more. Programmes for teachers and nurses are also offered here. Several of the programmes are given in English and have a large share of international students. Most of the international pro-grammes are on graduate level, but Campus Gotland offers the university’s first international programme on undergraduate level.

The online courses constitute a large part of the of-fering and are vital to ensuring that higher education is available to students who are not able to or do not wish to study on campus.

About a third of the university’s 60 departments offer courses and conduct research at Campus Gotland, and there are about 200 employees here. The university is di-vided into three scientific areas: technology and natural science, medicine and pharmacology, and humanities and social science. All of these areas have activities at Campus Gotland.

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Source: Uppsala University — Campus Gotland, Statistics Sweden

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION FACTS• There are 17 undergraduate programmes, four master’s level programmes and around 300 independent courses offered per academic year. • Approximately 6,000 students, corresponding to around 2,000 full-time students, study here each year. More than half are students of humanities, social sciences, law and arts/music. The rest are students of science and engineering. • Of the total number of full-time students around 45% attend primarily programme-based courses on the cam-pus in Visby and around 55% study mainly independent courses via online learning.

• Approximately 250 students graduate each year.

• Courses in main areas for examination that are only avail-able through the university at Campus Gotland include: Game Design, Conservation and Energy Technology with a focus on wind power/wind power project design.

SERVICES

Leisure

SERVICES

Gotlanders have a tradition of joining together in pur-suit of common interests. There are almost 1,000 reg-istered associations, of which 763 are active. This gives Gotland the highest concentration of associations in Sweden.

TYPE AND NUMBER OF ASSOCIATIONS

0 50 100 150 200 250 300

12

32

26

32

170

263

14

41

15

74

79No. of

associations

Children & young people

Animals & nature

Disabled

Hobbies

Sports

Culture & rural heritage

Sobriety

Pensioners

Political

Assembly rooms

OtherEDUCATIONAL LEVEL, 25–64 YEARS OLD, ON GOTLAND 2016Of women aged 25–64 years old living on Gotland, 41% of have undertaken some form of post upper secondary education. The corresponding figure for men is 27%. The national average is 48% for women, and 37% for men.

ACTIVITY 2016Indoor pool, number of bathers 97,155Youth centres, number of participants 47,470Holiday home rentals, number of guest nights 6,773Sports halls, number of hours rented out 25,673Sports fields, number of hours rented out 7,391

Activity grants, number of approved meetings: - young people 36,589- disabled 2,796- pensioners 4,736

Libraries, number of physical visits 460,000Libraries, number of physical media loans 463,654Libraries, number of digital media loans 4,546

0

10

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second. educ.

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Fårö

Bunge

RuteLärbro

Hangvar

Stenkyrka

Tingstäde

Othem

BogeBäl

Vallstena

Gothem

Norrlanda

Anga

Kräklingbo

GammelgarnÖstergarn

Källunge

Hörsnem Bara

Bro

Hejdeby

Väskinde

Visby

FollingboVästerhejde

TräkumlaAkebäckStenkumla

Tofta

Västergarn

EskelhemMästerby

Hogrän

Atlingbo

Väte

Hejde Ardre

Alskog

Garde

Lye Lau

NärBurs

RoneAlva

Eke

NäsGrötlingbo

Fide

Öja

VamlingboHamra

Sundre

Havdhem

Hablingbo

Etelhem

LojstaFröjel

Eksta

Sproge

Silte

Levide

Fardhem

Gerum

Linde

Stånga

Sanda

Klinte

Vänge

Ala

ButtleGuldrupe

Sjonhem

Ganthem

Viklau

Vall

Fole

Endre

Barlingbo

HallaRoma

Björke

Dalhem

Ekeby

Lokrume

Lummelunda

Martebo

Hejnum

Hall

Hellvi

Fleringe

Hemse

Fårösund

Visby

Klintehamn

Burgsvik

Slite

SERVICES

CULTURE AND LEISURE OFFERING


CultureGotland has a rich cultural life. From Storsudret in the south to Fårö in the north, the buzz of activities helps make Gotland a special place. The island’s cultural herit-age – including the walled pastures of the mediaeval World Heritage Centre Visby and the mediaeval churches – encounters the contemporary and spirited offering of concerts, art, performances, youth sub-cultures, major events and a lively popular culture. These meeting points give the island a unique position and attraction, which creates a hotbed for innovation and growth, social gather-ings and personal development.

Region Gotland pursues and supports cultural activities on the island amounting to approximately SEK 75 million. Some of Region Gotland’s activities include Film on Got-land, Kulturskolan cultural arts school, libraries, a mobile library (bus) and a department for culture that promotes cultural life on Gotland. Support is provided to institu-tions such as GotlandsMusiken, Gotland County Theatre, Gotland Museum and around a hundred cultural organisa-tions such as Bergman Centre, Bunge Museum and three international artist residences. Support is also provided to Mediaeval Week, Crimetime Gotland, Gotland Art Week and to a multitude of associations such as Kulturförenin-gen Roxy, Sudret’s theatre association, Bläse Lime Works Museum, Roma Theatre and the Hemse film studio.

• 372,387 visitors to Gotland’s museums

• 3,440 metre curtain wall

• 1,000 annual cultural events for children and young people

• 92 mediaeval churches

• 76 local folklore societies

• 62 community centres

• 10 libraries

• 2 graffiti walls

• 1 mobile library (bus)

CULTURE IN FIGURES

SERVICES

Marked on the map: Library 10 Lit trails 12 Equestrian centre 8 Sports hall 11 Indoor ice rink 3 Astroturf pitches 3 Cultural arts school 1 Motorsport facility 4 Exercise cabin 4 Indoor swimming pool 3 Skatepark 2 Spontaneous sports field 3 Theatre 3

Youth centre 8 Outdoor pitch 37

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Health careRegion Gotland’s Department of Health and Medical Care is responsible for all health and medical care, includ-ing dental care, on Gotland. The department employs around 1,300 people and has a budget of SEK 1.4 billion.

Visby has one hospital, Visby Hospital, and four clinics. There is also one clinic in Hemse on the southern part of the island and one in Slite in the northern part, as well as a clinical branch in Klintehamn south of Visby. Four of the small villages have ‘care points’. Simple procedures such as taking specimens, redressing wounds and checking blood pressure can be taken care of at care points.

Access to health care on Gotland remains among the best in Sweden in terms of scheduling doctor’s appoint-ments and surgical operations. Region Gotland has a co-operation agreement with Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm concerning a number of areas, including health care development, skills development and highly specialised care, for example.

Folktandvården, the Swedish Public Dental Service, pro-vides municipal dental care. There are clinics in Visby and at three other locations around Gotland. There is an oral and maxillofacial surgery centre at Visby Hospital, which serves as the dental competence centre on Gotland.

SERVICES

Care servicesThe Department of Social Services is responsible for health care and care services in the home and in shel-tered accommodation. All health care and care services are to be characterised by respect for the individual’s integrity and self-determination.

Individuals who wish to remain in their own homes and have their needs met there are to be allowed to do so to the greatest extent possible.

However, sheltered housing is sometimes required where nurses and other personnel are available 24 hours a day.Sheltered housing is available at around ten locations on Gotland, and the home-help service works in small teams spread out across the island.

ELDERLY CARE FACTS 2015 2016

Number of people in sheltered housing 653 686with 24-hour care

Number of people in regular accommodation 1,427 1,408with home-help service

Number of people with meals on wheels 360 181

Number of people with emergency alarm 1,625 1,606

Source: Region Gotland SERVICES

COST OF HEALTH CARE AND CARE SERVICES PER INHABITANT IN 2015*

0

3000

6000

9000

12000

15000SEK Gotland Sweden

6 546 7 049

4 332 3 697

Individual and familyCare of disabledElder care

13 546 13 868

* Current figures for 2016 were unavailable at the time of printing this brochure.

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InternationalClimate change, fluctuations in the global economy and migration patterns are all examples of factors outside Swe-den that impact Gotland as well. Gotlanders have a long tradition of building relationships outside the island, and history has shown how international contact has brought about prosperity. Thanks to the many institutions found on the island with international activities and contacts, Gotland continues to serve as an international hub.

Region Gotland’s recently adopted international strat-egy for 2017–2020 emphasises international efforts as an integrated aspect of operational development. The strat-egy is meant to help Region Gotland obtain new aware-ness and experience as a means to increase the level of expertise in our organisation.

GOTLAND IN THE EUDecisions taken by EU institutions impact the residents of Gotland. Approximately 60 per cent of Region Gotland’s activities are affected by EU legislation. It is consequently important for Region Gotland to conduct strategic intelligence through various networks.However, impacting our legislation is not the only thing the EU does. It also offers opportunities for development through funding. Gotland is covered by the EU’s regional development aid and is therefore affected, primarily by the programmes on the next page.

SERVICES SERVICESSource: Region Gotland

Fårö

Bunge

RuteLärbro

HangvarStenkyrka

TingstädeOthem

Boge

Bäl

Vallstena

Gothem

Norrlanda

Anga

Kräklingbo


Källunge

Hörsnem Bara

Bro

Hejdeby

Väskinde

FollingboVästerhejdeTräkumla

AkebäckStenkumla

Tofta

Västergarn

EskelhemMästerby

Hogrän

Atlingbo

Väte

Hejde Ardre

Alskog

Garde

Lye Lau

NärBursHemse

RoneAlva

Eke

NäsGrötlingbo

Fide

Öja

VamlingboHamra

Sundre

Havdhem

Hablingbo

EtelhemLojsta

Fröjel

Eksta

Sproge

Silte

LevideFardhem

Gerum

LindeStånga

Sanda

Klinte

VängeAla

Buttle

Guldrupe

Sjonhem

Ganthem

Viklau

Vall

Fole

Endre

Barlingbo

HallaRoma

Björke

Dalhem

Ekeby

Lokrume

Lummelunda

Martebo

Hejnum

Hall

Hellvi

Fleringe

Kappelshamn

TINGSTÄDE

LÄRBRO

ROMA

HEMSE

LJUGARN

STÅNGA

HAVDHEM

Gotska Sandön

St Karlsö

Lilla Karlsö

BURGSVIK

KATTHAMMARSVIK

Hospital

Clinic

Care point

Sheltered housing

VISBY

KLINTEHAMN

FÅRÖSUND

SLITE

Health care and care services

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Source: Region GotlandSERVICES REGION GOTLAND

About Region GotlandWhat was previously known as Gotland Municipality has been called Region Gotland since 1 January 2011. The region has three main tasks:

MUNICIPAL RESPONSIBILITIESChildcare, schooling, adult education, leisure and culture, elderly care, care of the disabled, social care for individuals and families, rescue services, street cleaning, water, streets and roads, parks, ports, environmental and health protection, de-tailed development planning and comprehensive planning.

COUNTY COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITIESHealth and medical care, dental care, public transport.

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIESManaging and coordinating regional development.

Municipally registered citizens in Region Gotland vote for a Regional Council that has much broader responsibilities than a municipal or county council normally has.

THE EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND (ERUF) ERUF finances initiatives that contribute to the goals of regional competitiveness and employment. The majority of the funds are used towards initiatives that develop trade and business.A selection of projects:• Gotland’s Growing Power. The project aims to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized businesses that can and want to grow. (SEK 3 million).• Almi Invest Småland & The Islands Fund II. The project aims to provide capacity for small and medium-sized business to grow within regional, national and international markets and to engage in innovation processes. (SEK 60 million).

EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND (ESF) ESF is the EU’s main instrument for promoting employ-ment in Europe. Each of the Member States contributes to the fund. The funds are then used for local, regional and national projects in order to create jobs, help business and improve competencies on the part of individuals. A selection of projects:• IpA – integration at the workplace, which aims to help more new Gotlanders enter the workplace. • Så många fler (‘So many more’) – Gotland’s sports associa-tion that trains sports leaders, youth leaders, etc. on issues related to respect and openness.

INTERREG PROGRAMMEThe purpose of the Interreg Programme is to encourage transnational cooperation between towns and regions from different countries. Gotland belongs to the Central Baltic Programme and the Baltic Sea Region Programme. A selection of projects:• HANSA – a development project for the tourist industry on Gotland, and in Estonia and Latvia. The project aims to enhance the long-term sustainability of the Hanseatic cities and encourage international maturity.More information: www.gotland.se/strukturfonder

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There are many ways to influence and come into contact with Region Gotland. Here are a few examples:

• Submit comments via the website: www.gotland.se/synpunkt

• Social media. Region Gotland is found on Facebook and Instagram. Follow us at facebook.com/regiongotland and #viärregiongotland

• Submit a citizen’s proposal. Read more at www.gotland.se

• Take part in special discussions. These are meetings held in conjunction with major development issues. Invitations to these are published on gotland.se and in the local press.

• Contact the responsible politicians. See page 53.

• Visit the website www.gotland.se for information on how to contact us.

Dialogue and influence

Source: Region GotlandREGION GOTLAND

Political organisation


The Regional Council, which has 71 members, re-solves on issues of great importance for the region and its residents. The Council resolves on taxes, fees and other charges, decides upon the region’s budget and major investments and determines the composition of the committee organisation.

The Regional Executive Board manages finances, executes the decisions of the Regional Council and prepares or comments on matters before the Regional Council. The Regional Executive Board is the committee which monitors the operations of the other committees and the activities conducted through corporations.

REGION GOTLAND

The committees are responsible for (manage) opera-tions as directed by the Regional Council and frequently as regulated by law.

For 2014–2018, Region Gotland is governed by the Social Democrats, the Green Party and the Left Party.

ORGANISATION 2014 – 2018

Regional Executive Board Regional Executive Office

Public Works Committee

Building Committee

Public Health and Environment

Dept of Public Works

Dept of Community Planning

Dept of Culture and Leisure

Dept of Education and Work-ing Life

Social Services Committee

Health and Medical Care Com-mittee

Dept of Social Services

Dept of Health and Medical Care

Electoral Committee

Public Trustees Committee

Patient Advisory Committee

AB GotlandsHem, 100%Gotlands näringslivs- och etableringsservice AB, 100%GotlandsMusiken, 100%Gotlands Filmfond AB, 80%

REGIONAL COUNCIL 2014-2018 S 21– MP 8– V 7 – C 14 – M 13 – FP 4 – SD 3 – FI 1

REGIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

Companies and foundations

Accountants

BOARDS DEPARTMENTS

Culture and Leisure Committee

Childcare and Education Committee

Upper Secondary and Adult

Education Committee

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The Regional Executive Board manages finances, ex-ecutes the decisions of the Regional Council and pre-pares or comments on matters before the Regional Council. The committees are responsible for (manage) the operations as directed by the Regional Council and frequently as regulated by law.

ELECTION 2014 Votes Votes in parliamentary in regional election, % election, %

Moderate Party (M) 21.31 17.41Centre Party (C) 13.41 19.77Liberal party (FP) 3.77 4.93Christian Democrats (KD) 2.76 2.13Social Democrats (S) 32.2 29.74Left Party (V) 5.82 8.29Green Party (MP) 7.21 9.71Sweden Democrats (SD) 8.22 5.28Feminist Initiative (Fi) 4.45 2.51Other 0.84 0.23Total 100.0 100.0

DISTRIBUTION OF COUNCIL SEATS 1971–2018Year M C FP S V MP KD NYD GP* SD FI1971–73 9 33 mp* 29 - - - - -1974-76 10 33 mp* 28 - - - - -1977–79 10 27 6 27 1 - - - -1980–82 11 23 6 27 4 - - - -1983–85 13 19 4 30 4 1 - - -1986–88 11 18 7 28 4 3 - - -1989–91 9 19 5 28 4 6 - - -1992–94 11 18 4 25 4 4 2 3 -1995–98 11 15 2 30 4 5 - - 41999–02 13 15 3 23 7 4 3 - 32003–06 11 13 4 28 71 4 3 - - 2007–10 14 17 4 24 7 4 1 - -2011–14 15 15 4 24 6 7 - - -2015–18 13 14 4 21 7 8 - - - 3 1From 1971-1979, the council terms were calendar years.From 1980, the council terms started on 1 November of the previous year.mp* = middle parties, consisting of the Centre and Liberal parties.1) One Left Party member resigned from the party in 2005.GP*= Gotland Party

REGION GOTLAND



REGIONAL COUNCIL PRESIDING COMMITTEE Phone

Chairperson: Bo Björkman (S) +46 (0)70-083 26 23

First Vice Chairperson: Torgny Ammunet (S) +46 (0)73-652 27 30

Second Vice Chairperson: Margareta Persson (M) +46 (0)70-583 84 31

REGIONAL EXECUTIVE PRESIDING COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Björn Jansson (S) +46 (0)498 26 93 34

First Vice Chairperson: Meit Fohlin (S) +46 (0)498 26 92 06

Second Vice Chairperson: Eva Nypelius (C) +46 (0)498 26 99 40

REGIONAL EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Björn Jansson (S) +46 (0)498 26 93 34

Meit Fohlin (S) +46 (0)498 26 92 06

Stefaan De Maecker (MP) 40% +46 (0)498 26 96 06

Isabel Enström (MP) 60% +46 (0)498 26 94 17

Brittis Benzler (V) 50% +46 (0)498 26 97 90

Saga Carlgren (V) 50% +46 (0)498 26 99 08

Regional opposition leader: Eva Nypelius (C) +46 (0)498 26 99 40

CHAIRPERSON Regional Executive Board: Björn Jansson (S) +46 (0)498 26 93 34

Public Works Committee: Tommy Gardell (S) +46 (0)70-447 79 15

Building Committee: Karl-Allan Nordblom (MP) +46 (0)70-083 24 19

Culture and Leisure Committee: Filip Reinhag (S) +46 (0)73-513 95 85

Public Health and Environment Committee: Isabel Enström (MP) 26 94 17

Childcare and Education Committee: Brittis Benzler (V) +46 (0)498 26 97 90

Upper Secondary and Adult Education Committee: Saga Carlgren (V) 26 99 08

Health and Medical Care Committee: Stefaan De Maecker (MP) 26 96 06

Social Services Committee: Maria Björkman (S) +46 (0)498 26 34 11

Board of Gotland Music Foundation: Per Edman (V) +46 (0)70-957 42 81

Board of AB GotlandsHem: Mats Ågren (S) +46 (0)70-248 13 09

Gotlands näringslivs- och etableringsservice AB:

Bo Björkman (S) +46 (0)73-765 85 23

Public Trustees Committee: Lennart Petersson (S) +46 (0)498 26 22 25

Auditors of the Region’s activities: Carin Backlund (M) +46 (0)73-600 13 17

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DepartmentsRegion Gotland has the duty of providing members with ser-vices within a number of areas.

REGIONAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Peter Lindvall, phone +46 (0)498 26 90 45

DEPARTMENTS AND HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

REGIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICEProvides leadership and governance, as well as services for the other departments. Karolina Samuelsson, phone +46 (0)498 26 94 78

DEPT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING Detailed development and comprehensive planning, building permit applications, environmental and health protection, rescue services. Johan Åberg, phone +46 (0)498 26 93 11

DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKSProperty management, water and sewage systems, ports, parks, streets, land, waste, public transport.Patric Ramberg, phone +46 (0)498 26 93 61

DEPT OF CULTURE AND LEISURE Sports, fitness and recreational facilities, culture.Maria Modig, phone +46 (0)498 26 96 58

DEPT OF EDUCATION AND WORKING LIFESchooling, childcare, upper secondary and adult education, folk high school labour market initiatives.Anders Jolby, phone +46 (0)498 26 94 18

DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICESElderly and disabled people, social care for individuals and families.Marica Gardell, phone +46 (0)498 26 33 50

DEPT OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARECounty medical care, specialist care, primary care and dental care.Maria Dalemar, phone +46 (0)498 26 91 11

GOTLANDS NÄRINGSLIVS- OCH ETABLERINGSSERVICE ABJan Olsson, phone +46 (0)498 26 93 17

GOTLAND MUSIC FOUNDATION Dag Franzén, phone +46 (0)498 26 44 50

AB GOTLANDSHEM Elisabeth Kalkhäll, phone +46 (0)498 20 39 39


Region Gotland’s primary source of income is tax reve-nue. The vast majority of tax revenue, almost 90%, is used to fund healthcare, care services and education. For each SEK 100, just over SEK 87 is used in the following areas.

Source: Region Gotland REGION GOTLAND

THE REGION’S ECONOMY

COMPULSORY SCHOOLSEK 12.28

PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARESEK 9.74

UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL SEK 5.18

ADULT EDUCATION AND FOLK HIGH SCHOOLSEK 0.96

OTHER EDUCATION ACTIVITIES SEK 0.99

ELDERLY CARESEK 14.95

SOCIAL CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIESSEK 5.22

OTHER HEALTH CARE AND CARE SERVICES SEK 6.24

HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARESEK 31.75

LEISURE AND CULTURESEK 3.30

POLITICAL ACTIVITIES SEK 1.03

OTHER SEK 8.36

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REVENUES FROM TAXES, GOVERNMENT GRANTS, ETC.In 2016, Region Gotland’s revenues amounted to SEK 6.1 billion. These revenues derive primarily from tax revenue (SEK 3.6 billion) and a government equalisa-tion grant (SEK 1.1 billion). The remaining SEK 1.4 billion is revenue from other types of government grants, fees and charges, as well as sales, etc.

TAX Region Gotland’s tax rate is 33.60% of the tax base, com-pared with the national average of 32.12%; 86 out of 290 municipalities have a higher tax rate than Region Gotland.

ALLOCATION OF RESOURCESAlmost 90% of the region’s resources are spent on healthcare, education and care services.


Care services 26,5 %

Childcare &education 29 %

Community planning 5,5 %

Other aspects 4 %

Leisure & culture 3 %

Healthcare 32 %

Costs and revenues

REGION GOTLAND Source: Region Gotland

Fees, charges 468

Equalisation grant 1117

Other 181Rent, leases 120

Sale of business operations, contracts 80

Grants 577

Municipal tax3 591

Fuel, energy, water 77Rent, property services 168

Other 360Transport, travel 118

Grants and transfer payments 202

Depreciation 237

Consumables/supplies 456

Contracts, purchase of activities, consultancy 1084

Personnelincl.pensions3 350

Externa kostnader, 6 052 mkrExterna intäkter, 6 134 mkr

EXTERNAL REVENUES, SEK 6,134 MILLION

EXTERNAL EXPENSES, SEK 6,052 MILLION

Fees, charges 468

Equalisation grant 1117

Other 181Rent, leases 120

Sale of business operations, contracts 80

Grants 577

Municipal tax3 591

Fuel, energy, water 77Rent, property services 168

Other 360Transport, travel 118

Grants and transfer payments 202

Depreciation 237

Consumables/supplies 456

Contracts, purchase of activities, consultancy 1084

Personnelincl.pensions3 350

Externa kostnader, 6 052 mkrExterna intäkter, 6 134 mkr

EXPENSESIn 2016, Region Gotland’s expenses amounted to app-roximately SEK 6.1 billion. Personnel expenses including pensions constitute the greatest single expense.

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Financial outcomeThe financial outcome for 2016 was SEK 82 million. The previous year’s loss was consequently turned into a positive outcome. The committees report a deficit of SEK 31 million compared to the budget. It is primarily the health care and care services committees that have not achieved balance in their finances.

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20162015201420132012

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+37

+177

NET COST INCREASEIn 2016, net costs increased by 0.7% In 2015, net costs increased by 6%. The average annual net cost increase for the past five years is 3%. The low net cost increase is the primary reason for the positive outcome.

EQUITY/ASSETS RATIOThe equity/assets ratio is a measure of the extent to which assets are financed using the region’s own equi-ty. Region Gotland aims to have an equity/assets ratio of at least 45%. In 2016, the equity/assets ratio amounted to 41.4%, which is 2.3% lower compared to 2015.

REGION GOTLAND

Investments and debtsINVESTMENTS Total investment over the past five years amounted to SEK 1.9 billion. Depreciation and amortisation amounted to SEK 237 million in 2016. The largest investment project during the year was for the construction of a cruise quay, with expected completion in 2018. The extensive reconstruction of the upper secondary school constitutes another major project.

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LONG-TERM DEBT, SEK MILLIONThe long-term debt increased in 2016 by SEK 96 million as a result of major investments. Region Gotland’s total debt stands at SEK 570 million.

Source: Region Gotland REGION GOTLAND58 59

Budget 2017BUDGET PER COMMITTEEThe committees’ operating budgets for 2017 amount to a net figure of SEK 4.8 billion, while their investment budgets stand at SEK 405 million. The breakdown per committee is shown below.

Committee/Department Operating budget SEK million

Investment budget SEK million

Regional Executive Board- political organisation 23.4 0

Regional Executive Board Department 240.7 20.1

Public Works Committee 174.1 316.6

Building Committee 17.7 0.8

Public Health and Environment Committee 11.1 0.2

Culture and Leisure Committee 142.2 1.5

Childcare and Education Committee 1,127.2 30.0

Upper Secondary and Adult Education Committee 283.5 3.3

Social Services Committee 1,257.5 5.0

Health and Medical Care Committee 1,504.3 27.6

Total 4,781.7 405.1

Source: Region GotlandREGION GOTLAND Källa: Gotlands kommun

PERSONNELATTRACTIVE EMPLOYERIn the most recent employee satisfaction survey, 90% of the region’s employees felt that their work is meaning-ful and engaging.

Committed employees are decisive for Region Got-land in terms of achieving results and being an attrac-tive employer able to cope with future skills supply. Mo-tivated employees perceive leadership as positive and recognise their own part in the whole. They become good ambassadors who help strengthen our image as an employer. The region’s activities enable sustainable employee commitment.

Organised into eight departments, Region Gotland is a significant employer, and is represented by around 240 different occupations.


Personnel in figures 2016OVERVIEW

EMPLOYEES BY AREA %

COMMUNITY PLANNING 6.5%Dept of Community Planning, Dept of Public Works

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, SERVICES 9%Executive Office, Dept of Internal Services

HEALTH CARE AND CARE SERVICES 51.5% Dept of Social Services, Dept of Health and Medical Care

EDUCATION, LEISURE AND CULTURE 33%Dept of Education and Working Life Dept of Culture and Leisure

Note: The number of employees cannot be compared to previous years since the measurement method has been modified.

Number of employees 6,543Permanent employees 5,818Temporary employees 725Number of women 5,002Number of men 1,499Average age 49.2 years


ILLNESS FIGURESSick leave the past five years as a percentage of regular work-ing hours. Region Gotland was below the national average in 2016 compared to municipalities and county councils.

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3

4

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20162015201420132012

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REGION GOTLAND

AGE STRUCTUREMost of Region Gotland’s employees are aged be-tween 40 and 49 years.

7,5%– aged 0-29

16% – aged 30-39

25%– aged 40-49

16%– aged 50-54

15,5% – aged 55-59

20%– aged 60


Personnel expenses and retirement

AVERAGE MONTHLY SALARIES 2012-2016

ESTIMATED NUMBER OF RETIREMENTS

SEK/month Woman Men

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30 619 30743 31360

26 31827 66727 184

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TechnicalEdu. & leisureHealth&care


Assuming a retirement age of 65 years.

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Fårö

Bunge

RuteLärbro

HangvarStenkyrka

TingstädeOthem

Boge

Bäl

Vallstena

Gothem

Norrlanda

Anga

Kräklingbo


Källunge

Hörsnem Bara

Bro

Hejdeby

Väskinde

Visby

FollingboVästerhejdeTräkumla

AkebäckStenkumlaTofta

Västergarn

EskelhemMästerby

Hogrän

Atlingbo

Väte

Hejde Ardre

Alskog

Garde

Lye Lau

NärBursHemse

RoneAlva

Eke

NäsGrötlingbo

Fide

Öja

VamlingboHamra

Sundre

Havdhem

Hablingbo

EtelhemLojsta

Fröjel

Eksta

Sproge

Silte

LevideFardhem

Gerum

LindeStånga

Sanda

Klinte

VängeAla

Buttle

Guldrupe

Sjonhem

Ganthem

Viklau

Vall

Fole

Endre

Barlingbo

HallaRoma

Björke

Dalhem

Ekeby

Lokrume

Lummelunda

Martebo

Hejnum

Hall

Hellvi

Fleringe

TINGSTÄDE

LÄRBRO

ROMA

HEMSE

LJUGARN

STÅNGA

HAVDHEM

Gotska Sandön

St Karlsö

Lilla Karlsö

HERRVIK

RONEHAMN

VÄNDBURG

BURGSVIK

KATTHAMMARSVIK

BOTVALDEVIK

VISBY

KLINTEHAMN

FÅRÖSUND

KAPPELSHAMN

SLITE

Large centre of population

Small centre of population

Port

Grocery store

Petrol station

Biogas filling station

Electrical substation

Centres of population, major roads, ports, services

Centres of population Pop. approx.Burgsvik 340Fårösund 890Havdhem 250Hemse 1,680Klintehamn 1,520Lärbro 430 Roma 1,210Själsö 390Slite 1,490Stånga 330Tingstäde 230Tofta 630 Vibble 1,734Visby 24,330Väskinde 350Västerhejde 390

Source: Regionfakta REGION GOTLAND MAP64 65


The greater Visby area

HÄLLARNA

A7-OMRÅDET

LÄNNA ARTILLERIET

FURULUND

G RÅBO

VÄRNHEM

HAGA

DJUPLUNDA

PILHAGENTERRA NOVA

LANGS HAGE

SKRUBBS

RÄVHAGEN

ÖSTRA VI

SMITTENSLUNDSOLBERGA

ÖSTER

NORR

SÖDER

NORDERBACKE

BINGEBYSKARPHÄLL

SKOGSHOLM

ÖSTERBY

G ALGBERGET

S:T G ÖRAN

LASARETTET

VISBORG

KOPPARSVIK

VISBYINNERSTAD

BERGBETNINGEN

G USTAVSVIK

SNÄCKGÄRDET

Muramaris

LILLA HÄSTNÄS

ANNELUNDSTORA HÄSTNÄS

NORDERSTRAND

DISTANCE BETWEEN VISBY OTHER CENTRES OF POPULATIONVibble 4 kmVäskinde 11 kmRoma 18 kmTingstäde 23 kmKlintehamn 33 kmSlite 36 kmLärbro 36 kmKappelshamn 43 kmKatthammarsvik 46 km

Ljugarn 46 kmStånga 47 kmHemse 51 kmFårösund 56 kmHavdhem 60 kmRonehamn 62 kmBurgsvik 76 kmHoburgen 95 km

REGION GOTLAND MAP

Parishes/population

Source: Statistics Sweden

Parishes 2014 2015 2016Akebäck 81 83 77Ala 125 122 113Alskog 117 119 116Alva 233 228 229Anga 98 89 95Ardre 314 304 300Atlingbo 128 115 124Barlingbo 265 275 271Björke 470 489 499Boge 259 259 258Bro 389 404 397Bunge 886 884 948Burs 329 327 318Buttle 90 98 102Bäl 114 125 124Dalhem 485 490 484Eke 63 66 62Ekeby 298 298 291Eksta 259 263 249Endre 348 349 356Eskelhem 729 739 733Etelhem 289 278 299Fardhem 154 151 148Fide 118 114 116Fleringe 74 67 64Fole 427 410 418Follingbo 446 446 480Fröjel 358 354 354Fårö 498 498 501Gammelgarn 187 184 180Ganthem 108 112 121Garde 182 177 177Gerum 59 66 63Gothem 381 381 390Grötlingbo 222 224 218Guldrupe 108 105 124Hablingbo 247 239 241Hall 52 53 50Halla 241 231 261Hamra 107 107 112Hangvar 356 344 341Havdhem 446 449 426Hejde 235 233 232Hejdeby 159 153 154Hejnum 106 105 102Hellvi 183 181 177Hemse 1 669 1 698 1 706

Parishes 2014 2015 2016Hogrän 228 220 219Hörsne m Bara 276 264 271Klinte 1 540 1 544 1 569Kräklingbo 202 189 188Källunge 196 205 203Lau 227 214 217Levide 364 341 355Linde 168 155 156Lojsta 103 99 103Lokrume 272 274 268Lummelunda 447 453 477Lye 196 198 200Lärbro 963 962 963Martebo 174 172 167Mästerby 181 180 174Norrlanda 106 105 108När 413 415 410Näs 174 166 169Othem 1765 1762 1 776Roma 936 933 945Rone 418 407 395Rute 301 305 291Sanda 677 680 685Silte 121 114 113Sjonhem 195 198 191Sproge 117 115 120Stenkumla 526 525 510Stenkyrka 505 526 533Stånga 491 500 493Sundre 24 23 23Tingstäde 372 359 363Tofta 508 522 520Träkumla 326 322 333Vall 263 255 259Vallstena 252 249 242Vamlingbo 193 197 213Viklau 124 134 132Visby 23 880 24 036 24 364Vänge 390 379 371Väskinde 1501 1494 1 520Västergarn 169 177 174Västerhejde 2 306 2 347 2 390Väte 339 345 367Öja 479 457 463Östergarn 347 357 342

Total 57 255 57 391 58 003

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Gotland in figures brings together a range of facts about Gotland. The figures are primarily from 2016.

Region GotlandStreet address Visborgsallén 19Postal address SE-621 82 Visby Phone +46 (0)498-26 90 00www.gotland.se

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