Sweden
- Capital:
- Stockholm
- Continent:
- Europe
- Region(s):
- Northern Europe
- Largest Cities:
- Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo
- Abbreviation:
- SWE
10,701,047
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
10,701,047
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Sweden's population is projected to be 11,378,533 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10,701,047 | 0.54% | 91 |
| 2025 | 10,656,633 | 0.58% | 91 |
| 2020 | 10,353,686 | 0.73% | 90 |
| 2019 | 10,279,125 | 1.02% | 90 |
| 2018 | 10,175,405 | 1.17% | 89 |
| 2017 | 10,057,862 | 1.36% | 90 |
| 2015 | 9,799,481 | 0.88% | 90 |
| 2010 | 9,378,232 | 0.76% | 90 |
| 2005 | 9,029,771 | 0.35% | 88 |
| 2000 | 8,872,101 | 0.1% | 81 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10,701,047 | 0.54% | 91 |
| 2032 | 10,894,156 | 0.28% | 91 |
| 2037 | 11,009,963 | 0.21% | 92 |
| 2042 | 11,127,417 | 0.21% | 94 |
| 2047 | 11,248,722 | 0.22% | 93 |
| 2052 | 11,341,964 | 0.17% | 94 |
| 2057 | 11,382,048 | 0.07% | 95 |
| 2062 | 11,394,042 | 0.02% | 96 |
| 2067 | 11,395,994 | 0% | 96 |
| 2072 | 11,412,167 | 0.03% | 96 |
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Stockholm has a metropolitan area population of 1,004,498, comprising 9.39%% of Sweden's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockholm | 1,004,498 | 9.39% |
| 2 | Gothenburg | 622,174 | 5.81% |
| 3 | Malmo | 374,920 | 3.5% |
| 4 | Uppsala | 255,544 | 2.39% |
| 5 | Linkoping | 170,042 | 1.59% |
| 6 | Vasteras | 163,403 | 1.53% |
| 7 | Orebro | 162,017 | 1.51% |
| 8 | Helsingborg | 153,765 | 1.44% |
| 9 | Jonkoping | 150,344 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Norrkoping | 145,831 | 1.36% |
As of 2026, Sweden has a total population of 10,701,047, ranking as the 91st most populous nation in the world.
Sweden has a net population change of approximately 114 people per day, driven by 264 births, 267 deaths, and net immigration of 117 people.
Sweden represents 0.13% of the total global population and 1.44% of Europe's population.
Sweden has a population density of 26.1 people per km² (approximately 67.5 per mi²), making it the 189th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Sweden is Swedish (79.6%) , followed by Other (15.8%) .
As of 2026, Church of Sweden (Lutheran) is the largest religion in Sweden, comprising 53.9% of the population.