Population of Sweden

As of August 2026, the population of Sweden is 10.7 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 41 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.42%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 39.9 years in 2016 to 40.4 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 83.7 years and population density is 26.3 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Sweden peaked in 2016, reaching around 1.45% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.39% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 144.02 thousand in 2016 to nearly 41.4 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Sweden, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 80.8 years in 2006 to 83.7 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 3 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Sweden

Sweden has several cities considered medium-sized by their number of inhabitants, but there are also some large ones. The most populous city is Stockholm, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 1.5 million inhabitants. It is followed by Gothenburg, Västra Götaland with 608.5 thousand and Malmö, Skåne with 362.1 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Sweden: