What's the population of Sweden?

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Capital: Stockholm · Continent: Europe

Sweden is a country in Europe, with its capital at Stockholm. Population stands at about 10.6M, spread across 450,295 km², and GDP per capita is around $63,133. About 89.1% of the population lives in urban areas, and one of its leading industries is Technology.

Population

10.6M

Area

450,295 km²

GDP per capita

$63,133

Population

Area

Demographics

Economy

Nominal GDP
$668,998,664,082
Currency
SEK

Top industries

  • Technology
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Forestry
  • Finance

Monthly temperature & rainfall

Monthly average high temperature

  • Sweden

Monthly precipitation

  • Sweden
Data table
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecip mm
Jan1.2-356
Feb1.2-3.85
Mar7.80.96
Apr11.73.515
May13.6631
Jun19.611.666
Jul23.615.192
Aug19.712.671
Sep1811.860
Oct10.65.669
Nov5.31.333
Dec4.61.438

Best time to visit Sweden tends to be around July, when average highs sit near 23.6°C.

Religion

Sweden religious composition
  • Christianity 53.9%
  • Unaffiliated 37.2%
  • Other 8.9%

Language

Official language(s)
sv
English proficiency
Very high

Travel essentials

Time zone
Europe/Stockholm
Electricity
230V · F
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+46
Emergency number
112

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FAQ

What is the population of Sweden?
Sweden — 10.6M (2025)
How big is Sweden?
450,295 km²
What is the capital of Sweden?
Stockholm
What is the GDP per capita of Sweden?
$63,133
What language is spoken in Sweden?
sv