Largest Cities in Sweden

by | January 20, 2021

Facts about Sweden

Official languages: Swedish, North Sami, Finnish
Capital: Stockholm
Area: 449,964 km²
Population: 9.6 million residents
Population density: 21.24 residents per km²
Currency: SEK
Internet TLD: .se
ISO codes: SE, SWE , 752
The prefix for Sweden is +46

Flag of Sweden

The Swedish flag was most likely inspired by the oldest Nordic flag – the Danish Danneborg. The yellow cross on a blue background reaches to the edges of the flag and its shorter arm is placed closer to the flagpole side. The characteristic yellow and blue color probably dates back to the 14th century, when the Swedish coat of arms with three golden crowns on a blue background was created. The flag has been in use since around 1521 and gained great popularity during the reign of Gustav I Vasa. At that time, the yellow cross had to be compulsorily depicted on all standards and banners. However, the flag in its current form was not adopted until 1906.

 

Flag of Sweden

The Kingdom of Sweden is a parliamentary monarchy in Northern Europe. Sweden is the fourth largest country in Europe and occupies the southeastern part of the Scandinavian peninsula. See Sweden Location on World Map.

Sweden is a member of the EU and the Nordic Council, but does not belong to the euro zone.

Biggest Cities of Sweden by Population

The largest city in Sweden is Stockholm, the capital of the country. With a population of around 1.5 million people, Stockholm is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city that offers visitors something unique. Located on the east coast of Sweden, Stockholm is made up of 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, giving it its nickname ‘Venice of the North’. Visitors to Stockholm can explore interesting sites such as Gamla Stan (the old town) with its cobbled streets and colorful buildings; Skansen Open-Air Museum which displays traditional Swedish culture; and Vasa Museum which houses a 17th century warship. Additionally there are plenty of markets selling local goods like handmade glassware alongside great restaurants serving traditional dishes like herring or meatballs.

The second largest city in Sweden is Gothenburg located on the west coast of Sweden with a population around 570,000 people. Known as ‘Little London’ due to its strong connections with Britain, Gothenburg offers visitors an interesting mix of culture and history with plenty to see and do. Visitors to Gothenburg can explore interesting sites such as Liseberg Amusement Park which features exciting rides and attractions; Universeum Science Center which houses over 500 species of animals; and the Maritime Museum showcasing Swedish shipbuilding history. Additionally there are several markets selling local goods like handicrafts alongside great restaurants serving traditional dishes like pickled herring or Janssons frestelse (potato gratin).

The third largest city in Sweden is Malmo located on the south coast near Copenhagen, Denmark with a population around 300,000 people. Malmo offers visitors a unique blend of urban style living combined with old world charm thanks to its cobblestone streets, colorful buildings and quaint cafes dotted throughout the city center. Visitors to Malmo can explore interesting sites such as Turning Torso – Scandinavia’s tallest skyscraper; Malmohus Castle – one of Europe’s best preserved castles; and Slottsparken – one of Europe’s oldest parks featuring gardens and sculptures from different ages. Additionally there are several markets selling local goods like jewelry alongside great restaurants serving traditional dishes like Köttbullar (meatballs) or Smörgåstårta (open sandwich cake).

# City Population Latitude Longitude
1 Stockholm, Sweden 1,515,128 59.3326 18.0649
2 Goeteborg, Sweden 572,910 57.7072 11.9668
3 Malmoe, Sweden 301,817 55.6059 13.0007
4 Uppsala, Sweden 149,356 59.8588 17.6389
5 Sollentuna, Sweden 139,717 59.428 17.9509
6 Soedermalm, Sweden 127,434 59.3128 18.0758
7 Vaesteras, Sweden 117,857 59.6162 16.5528
8 OErebro, Sweden 115,876 59.2741 15.2066
9 Linkoeping, Sweden 106,613 58.4109 15.6216
10 Helsingborg, Sweden 104,361 56.0467 12.6944
11 Joenkoeping, Sweden 93,908 57.7814 14.1562
12 Norrkoeping, Sweden 93,876 58.5942 16.1826
13 Huddinge, Sweden 90,293 59.237 17.9819
14 Lund, Sweden 87,355 55.7058 13.1932
15 Umea, Sweden 83,360 63.8284 20.2597
16 Haninge, Sweden 75,079 59.1678 18.1448
17 Gaevle, Sweden 74,995 60.6745 17.1417
18 Boras, Sweden 71,811 57.721 12.9401
19 Soedertaelje, Sweden 70,888 59.1955 17.6252
20 Kungsholmen, Sweden 69,474 59.3318 18.0412
21 Eskilstuna, Sweden 67,470 59.3666 16.5077
22 Solna, Sweden 67,020 59.36 18.0009
23 Halmstad, Sweden 66,235 56.6745 12.8568
24 Vaexjoe, Sweden 65,494 56.8777 14.8091
25 Karlstad, Sweden 61,603 59.3793 13.5036
26 Bromma, Sweden 61,111 59.34 17.94
27 Moelndal, Sweden 59,541 57.6554 12.0138
28 Vasastan, Sweden 58,569 59.3457 18.0499
29 Taby, Sweden 58,234 59.4439 18.0687
30 Sundsvall, Sweden 57,717 62.3913 17.3063
31 OEstersund, Sweden 49,917 63.1792 14.6357
32 Trollhaettan, Sweden 48,684 58.2836 12.2886
33 Lulea, Sweden 43,685 65.5842 22.1546
34 Lidingoe, Sweden 42,577 59.3667 18.1333
35 Borlaenge, Sweden 42,066 60.4858 15.4371
36 Tumba, Sweden 40,943 59.1986 17.8332
37 Kristianstad, Sweden 39,873 56.0313 14.1524
38 Kalmar, Sweden 38,519 56.6616 16.3616
39 Falun, Sweden 37,111 60.6036 15.626
40 Skoevde, Sweden 36,953 58.3912 13.8451
41 Upplands Vaesby, Sweden 36,645 59.5184 17.9113
42 Karlskrona, Sweden 36,588 56.1616 15.5866
43 OEstermalm, Sweden 36,529 59.3388 18.0849
44 Skelleftea, Sweden 35,627 64.7507 20.9528
45 Uddevalla, Sweden 34,892 58.3478 11.9424
46 Sundbyberg, Sweden 34,640 59.3613 17.9711
47 Varberg, Sweden 34,359 57.1056 12.2508
48 Akersberga, Sweden 32,770 59.4794 18.2997
49 OErnskoeldsvik, Sweden 32,604 63.2909 18.7153
50 Landskrona, Sweden 32,340 55.8708 12.8302
51 Nykoeping, Sweden 32,335 58.753 17.0079
52 Vallentuna, Sweden 32,048 59.5344 18.0776
53 Motala, Sweden 31,055 58.5371 15.0365
54 Trelleborg, Sweden 29,427 55.3751 13.1569
55 Majorna, Sweden 29,365 57.692 11.916
56 Partille, Sweden 28,759 57.7395 12.1064
57 Karlskoga, Sweden 27,601 59.3267 14.5239
58 Maersta, Sweden 27,145 59.6216 17.8548
59 Lerum, Sweden 27,024 57.7705 12.269
60 Alingsas, Sweden 26,440 57.9303 12.5335
61 Nacka, Sweden 25,281 59.3105 18.1637
62 Sandviken, Sweden 24,835 60.6167 16.7667
63 Kungaelv, Sweden 24,212 57.871 11.9805
64 Falkenberg, Sweden 24,210 56.9055 12.4912
65 Boo, Sweden 24,163 59.3333 18.2833
66 Jakobsberg, Sweden 24,157 59.4227 17.8351
67 Visby, Sweden 23,513 57.6409 18.296
68 Katrineholm, Sweden 23,394 58.9959 16.2072
69 AEngelholm, Sweden 23,351 56.2428 12.8622
70 Vaenersborg, Sweden 23,230 58.3807 12.3234
71 Bjoerlanda, Sweden 23,199 57.7667 11.8333
72 Pitea, Sweden 23,178 65.3172 21.4794
73 Lidkoeping, Sweden 23,099 58.5052 13.1576
74 Enkoeping, Sweden 22,664 59.6361 17.0777
75 Huskvarna, Sweden 21,611 57.786 14.3021
76 Vaestervik, Sweden 21,289 57.7584 16.6373
77 Gustavsberg, Sweden 20,885 59.3268 18.3897
78 Karlshamn, Sweden 20,223 56.1706 14.8619
79 Norrtaelje, Sweden 19,476 59.758 18.705
80 Haessleholm, Sweden 19,420 56.159 13.7664
81 Vaernamo, Sweden 19,172 57.186 14.04
82 Ystad, Sweden 18,917 55.4297 13.8204
83 Kungsbacka, Sweden 18,809 57.4872 12.0761
84 Esloev, Sweden 18,703 55.8393 13.3039
85 Kristinehamn, Sweden 18,668 59.3098 14.1081
86 Haernoesand, Sweden 18,537 62.6323 17.9379
87 Koeping, Sweden 18,466 59.514 15.9925
88 Oskarshamn, Sweden 18,398 57.2645 16.4484
89 Naessjoe, Sweden 17,830 57.6531 14.6968
90 Moelnlycke, Sweden 17,690 57.6589 12.1179
91 Falkoeping, Sweden 17,281 58.1735 13.5507
92 Tensta, Sweden 17,194 59.3939 17.9011
93 Kiruna, Sweden 17,148 67.8557 20.2251
94 Rasunda, Sweden 16,988 59.3659 17.9957
95 Boden, Sweden 16,941 65.8252 21.6886
96 Arsta, Sweden 16,918 59.2978 18.0514
97 Kumla, Sweden 16,774 59.1277 15.1434
98 Gamla Uppsala, Sweden 16,342 59.8982 17.6339
99 Mariestad, Sweden 16,233 58.7097 13.8237
100 Hudiksvall, Sweden 16,192 61.7274 17.1056
101 Tullinge, Sweden 16,111 59.2 17.9
102 Ljungby, Sweden 15,896 56.8332 13.9408
103 Staffanstorp, Sweden 15,484 55.6428 13.2064
104 Ludvika, Sweden 15,356 60.1496 15.1878
105 Kinna, Sweden 15,130 57.5073 12.6946
106 Hoellviken, Sweden 15,000 55.4098 12.9558
107 Billdal, Sweden 14,985 57.5667 11.9333
108 Hoeganaes, Sweden 14,889 56.1997 12.558
109 Tranas, Sweden 14,661 58.0372 14.9782
110 Nynaeshamn, Sweden 14,643 58.9034 17.9479
111 Arvika, Sweden 14,037 59.6553 12.5852
112 Bollnaes, Sweden 13,827 61.3482 16.3946
113 Straengnaes, Sweden 13,804 59.3774 17.0312
114 Skoghall, Sweden 13,716 59.3232 13.4655
115 Vetlanda, Sweden 13,541 57.4289 15.0776
116 Balsta, Sweden 13,249 59.5671 17.5278
117 Stenungsund, Sweden 13,204 58.0705 11.8181
118 Sala, Sweden 13,198 59.9199 16.6066
119 Bunkeflostrand, Sweden 13,159 55.5448 12.9237
120 Nybro, Sweden 13,150 56.7446 15.9071
121 Mjoelby, Sweden 12,969 58.326 15.1236
122 Finspang, Sweden 12,918 58.7058 15.7674
123 Oxie, Sweden 12,776 55.5401 13.0961
124 Ronneby, Sweden 12,723 56.21 15.276
125 Mora, Sweden 12,713 61.007 14.5432
126 Lomma, Sweden 12,479 55.6724 13.0685
127 Onsala, Sweden 12,386 57.4253 12.029
128 Soederhamn, Sweden 12,370 61.3037 17.0592
129 Hoeoer, Sweden 12,263 55.9344 13.5385
130 Avesta, Sweden 12,060 60.1427 16.163
131 Fagersta, Sweden 12,047 60.0042 15.7932
132 Svedala, Sweden 11,907 55.5079 13.2352
133 Handen, Sweden 11,635 59.1681 18.138
134 Ekeroe, Sweden 11,616 59.291 17.8121
135 Skara, Sweden 11,548 58.3866 13.4384
136 Alby, Sweden 11,511 59.2335 17.8538
137 Oxeloesund, Sweden 11,268 58.6706 17.1015
138 Noedinge-Nol, Sweden 11,228 57.9126 12.0559
139 Lindome, Sweden 11,053 57.5667 12.0833
140 Arboga, Sweden 10,952 59.3939 15.8388
141 Hallstahammar, Sweden 10,898 59.6139 16.2285
142 Jordbro, Sweden 10,868 59.1497 18.1167
143 Ulricehamn, Sweden 10,740 57.7916 13.4142
144 Bjuv, Sweden 10,713 56.0837 12.9191
145 Segeltorp, Sweden 10,647 59.276 17.9307
146 Timra, Sweden 10,606 62.4865 17.3261
147 Gaellivare, Sweden 10,473 67.1339 20.6528
148 Kista, Sweden 10,365 59.4032 17.9448
149 Gislaved, Sweden 10,291 57.3044 13.5408
150 Eksjoe, Sweden 10,268 57.6664 14.972
151 Kungsaengen, Sweden 10,262 59.4786 17.7483
152 Torslanda, Sweden 10,240 57.7243 11.7701
153 Bjaerred, Sweden 9,955 55.7167 13.0167
154 Ahus, Sweden 9,951 55.9167 14.2833
155 Saevja, Sweden 9,834 59.8187 17.6996
156 Lindesberg, Sweden 9,682 59.592 15.2304
157 AElmhult, Sweden 9,606 56.5515 14.1383
158 Saltsjoebaden, Sweden 9,588 59.2833 18.3
159 Amal, Sweden 9,484 59.051 12.7049
160 Kaevlinge, Sweden 9,431 55.7919 13.1102
161 Alta, Sweden 9,385 59.2667 18.1833
162 Astorp, Sweden 9,326 56.1357 12.9443
163 Saeffle, Sweden 9,261 59.1323 12.9289
164 Arloev, Sweden 9,219 55.6325 13.0714
165 Sigtuna, Sweden 9,185 59.6173 17.7236
166 Soelvesborg, Sweden 9,083 56.0521 14.5752
167 Torshaella, Sweden 9,039 59.4167 16.4667
168 Djursholm, Sweden 8,967 59.3993 18.0562
169 Landvetter, Sweden 8,950 57.6866 12.2117
170 Kvissleby, Sweden 8,896 62.2936 17.375
171 Alvesta, Sweden 8,738 56.8993 14.5556
172 Lycksele, Sweden 8,656 64.5954 18.6735
173 Bankeryd, Sweden 8,617 57.8602 14.124
174 Klippan, Sweden 8,522 56.1356 13.1309
175 Tibro, Sweden 8,507 58.4245 14.1616
176 Bro, Sweden 8,377 59.5167 17.6333
177 Tidaholm, Sweden 8,286 58.1804 13.9582
178 Akalla, Sweden 8,264 59.4146 17.914
179 Hallsberg, Sweden 8,257 59.0646 15.1099
180 Fisksaetra, Sweden 8,228 59.2915 18.2549
181 Skurup, Sweden 8,151 55.4784 13.5019
182 Vimmerby, Sweden 8,148 57.6659 15.8552
183 Gardsten, Sweden 8,136 57.8048 12.0288
184 Brevik, Sweden 8,135 59.35 18.2
185 Knivsta, Sweden 8,088 59.7256 17.7875
186 Hammarkullen, Sweden 8,025 57.7805 12.036
187 Sjoebo, Sweden 8,021 55.6314 13.7062
188 Bromoella, Sweden 7,965 56.0755 14.4696
189 Habo, Sweden 7,851 57.9118 14.0744
190 Lysekil, Sweden 7,845 58.2743 11.4358
191 Kil, Sweden 7,738 59.5023 13.3128
192 Osby, Sweden 7,665 56.3816 13.9936
193 Olofstroem, Sweden 7,637 56.2773 14.534
194 Fittja, Sweden 7,611 59.2487 17.8599
195 Kalix, Sweden 7,606 65.853 23.1565
196 Hoerby, Sweden 7,570 55.8524 13.6609
197 Soederkoeping, Sweden 7,529 58.4806 16.3222
198 Solleftea, Sweden 7,510 63.1667 17.2667
199 Hedemora, Sweden 7,482 60.2797 15.9886
200 Nykvarn, Sweden 7,438 59.1772 17.4323
201 Bergshamra, Sweden 7,411 59.3808 18.0343
202 Ljusdal, Sweden 7,370 61.8288 16.0913
203 Degerfors, Sweden 7,301 59.238 14.4308
204 Stroemstad, Sweden 7,287 58.9394 11.1712
205 Valbo, Sweden 7,258 60.65 17.0333
206 Loevgaerdet, Sweden 7,224 57.8156 12.0386
207 Skanoer med Falsterbo, Sweden 7,188 55.4 12.85
208 Atvidaberg, Sweden 7,125 58.2015 15.9977
209 Aby, Sweden 7,028 58.6667 16.1833
210 Tomelilla, Sweden 6,937 55.5429 13.9546
211 Kallered, Sweden 6,895 57.6099 12.0511
212 Simrishamn, Sweden 6,890 55.5565 14.3504
213 Ljungsbro, Sweden 6,874 58.5167 15.5
214 Haparanda, Sweden 6,790 65.8355 24.1368
215 Nora, Sweden 6,708 59.5193 15.0398
216 Flen, Sweden 6,705 59.0583 16.5878
217 Kramfors, Sweden 6,693 62.9316 17.7765
218 Laholm, Sweden 6,638 56.5121 13.0437
219 Vellinge, Sweden 6,607 55.4712 13.0197
220 Loeddekoepinge, Sweden 6,592 55.7667 13.0167
221 Forshaga, Sweden 6,472 59.5254 13.4813
222 Storvreta, Sweden 6,451 59.9593 17.7059
223 Soedra Sandby, Sweden 6,417 55.7168 13.3466
224 Dalby, Sweden 6,413 55.6665 13.3498
225 Skutskaer, Sweden 6,390 60.6251 17.4155
226 Surahammar, Sweden 6,381 59.7072 16.2219
227 Hjo, Sweden 6,314 58.3013 14.2878
228 Filipstad, Sweden 6,230 59.7124 14.1683
229 Leksand, Sweden 6,218 60.7303 14.9999
230 Hofors, Sweden 6,201 60.5457 16.2867
231 Asa, Sweden 6,195 57.35 12.1167
232 Jaerna, Sweden 6,149 59.0916 17.5662
233 Nykvarn, Sweden 6,143 59.8 18.3
234 Grabo, Sweden 6,132 57.8363 12.2995
235 Malmberget, Sweden 6,128 67.1753 20.6549
236 Surte, Sweden 6,114 57.8253 12.016
237 Holmsund, Sweden 6,073 63.706 20.3641
238 Akarp, Sweden 6,070 55.654 13.1111
239 Sodra Sandby, Sweden 6,052 56.5667 16.6167
240 Rydebaeck, Sweden 6,015 55.9667 12.7667
241 Kungsoer, Sweden 5,996 59.4225 16.0966
242 Perstorp, Sweden 5,958 56.1383 13.3948
243 Vi, Sweden 5,952 62.4333 17.4167
244 Trosa, Sweden 5,947 58.8962 17.5481
245 Tierp, Sweden 5,937 60.3427 17.5181
246 Gnesta, Sweden 5,883 59.0475 17.3119
247 Lindsdal, Sweden 5,820 56.7333 16.3
248 Vadstena, Sweden 5,785 58.4486 14.8897
249 Faerjestaden, Sweden 5,756 56.6499 16.4686
250 Mullsjoe, Sweden 5,695 57.9171 13.8783
251 Hultsfred, Sweden 5,621 57.4882 15.8436
252 Skare, Sweden 5,555 59.4333 13.4333
253 Fristad, Sweden 5,520 57.8248 13.0106
254 Akarp, Sweden 5,504 58.2333 13.65
255 Vargarda, Sweden 5,495 58.0371 12.8091
256 Saevsjoe, Sweden 5,485 57.4033 14.6624
257 Orsa, Sweden 5,460 61.1203 14.6155
258 Hoenoe, Sweden 5,404 57.6897 11.6497
259 Smedjebacken, Sweden 5,369 60.1418 15.4142
260 OEdakra, Sweden 5,342 56.1041 12.7477
261 OErkelljunga, Sweden 5,304 56.2834 13.2777
262 Skare, Sweden 5,284 55.3833 13.05
263 Raettvik, Sweden 5,271 60.8863 15.1179
264 Bastad, Sweden 5,257 56.4269 12.8534
265 Vaggeryd, Sweden 5,233 57.4981 14.1484
266 Anderstorp, Sweden 5,187 57.2833 13.6333
267 Malmslaett, Sweden 5,185 58.411 15.5165
268 Krokek, Sweden 5,164 58.6723 16.3674
269 Grums, Sweden 5,151 59.3514 13.111
270 Goetene, Sweden 5,138 58.5282 13.4946
271 Sunne, Sweden 5,137 59.8376 13.143

Sweden: Stockholm

According to Abbreviation Finder, Sweden’s capital is Stockholm. The city is located on 14 islands on the Baltic Sea, where the Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Around 900,000 people live in the city, and the region has 2.2 million inhabitants. Stockholm is also the center of the country economically and culturally. The government has its seat here and the Swedish king also lives here – and has been since 1643.

There are countless archipelagos around Stockholm and form the Stockholm archipelago. The old town is called Gamla stan and is visited by many tourists all year round. Here you will find the Nikolaikirche ( Storkyrkan ), the German Church ( Tyska kyrkan ) and the Royal Castle, where the changing of the palace guards is watched by many people every day. The Skansen Open Air Museum and the Vasa Museum are located on the Djurgården peninsula.

Neighboring countries of Sweden