About the Örebro region –

Better investments in an expansive region

Örebro is proudly situated in the centre of Sweden, not only geographically, but also as an economic artery. Örebro is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. Home to 14,000 companies – this is the place for the ambitious.

Building the future in the Örebro Region

Örebro is one of Sweden’s fastest-growing regions, sparking significant interest nation-wide. A population of nearly 160,000 lives in the city of Örebro, and over 300,000 across the whole county.

Except the benefit of reaching 70% of Sweden’s population within 300 km, Örebro is also a hub for the public sector. As home to 26 government authorities, including the Swedish Transport Agency and the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, Örebro is a region where investments are made and a region we are proud of.

Cutting-edge education and innovation

With Sweden’s most advanced medical training and outstanding AI research, Örebro University attracts excellence and talents from all over the world. This is where knowledge and curiosity shape the future.

Statistics from the Örebro region.

Inhabitants –

307,772+

Find new contacts, partnerships, and co-workers in Örebro county.

Number of companies –

14,000+

In industries like IT, technology & industry, construction, bank & finance and education & research.

Export companies –

1,017+

The region’s most important export market is the EU area, followed by the Nordic countries and the rest of Europe.

Job opportunities –

+2,460

A total of 33,771

Invested capital –

3rd

Örebro county ranks third in Sweden of invested capital measured in SEK per inhabitant.

Company size –

26%

250 or more employees

Logistics —

A logistic hub like no other

Located at the heart of Sweden, Örebro is a logistics powerhouse offering unmatched delivery capabilities across the Nordic and Baltic countries. With all Nordic regions accessible within 12 hours and 70% of Sweden’s population within a 300 km radius, Örebro is the ideal location for e-hubs and distribution centers. Leading companies such as Matsmart, Dollarstore, Sonepar, Lidl, PostNord, and Ahlsell have already recognized Örebro’s potential, establishing their logistics operations here.

Looking to the future, Region Örebro County is pioneering advancements in logistics innovation, including the commercialization of drone traffic, positioning the region at the forefront of next-generation logistics solutions.

Business Region Örebro –

Better together

Business Region Örebro is a partnership between all the municipalities in the Örebro county: Askersund, Degerfors, Hallsberg, Hällefors, Karlskoga, Kumla, Laxå, Lekeberg, Lindesberg, Ljusnarsberg, Nora, and Örebro.

We are thrilled about our establishment in Örebro. It offers us the possibilities to keep up with our growth. Örebro is perfectly situated. We reach 70% of Sweden’s population within 300 km.

– Thomas Andersson Regional Director, Lidl

Contact me

Jenny Johansson

Head of Marketing

jenny.f.johansson@orebro.se +46 (0)76 551 47 09

Learn more about successful establishments

Regenergy Frövi —

Turning waste heat into sustainable growth

Regenergy Frövi reuses industrial waste heat from a carton board factory in an innovative effort to produce vegetables in greenhouses. Not only does the method provide sustainable vegetables, but also a circular business model that can be easily scaled up. The future of sustainable food production is here.

The Matsmart journey continues in Örebro

It all began in 2013 when the founder of Matsmart noticed how loads of perfectly fine food was pointlessly thrown away. Back then it was only a simple e-business, some shelves, and orders packed late at night. Today it is an automated warehouse of 22,000 square metres.