Sweden Population: 10,075,311
Sweden is known as a Scandinavian country, which is located in northern Europe. It is prominent as the 3rd largest North European country. The total population of this country is projected as 10.3 million. The country’s climatic condition consists of both warm summer and snowy and freezing winter. The south of Sweden is an area where agricultural goods are produced. In the north dense forest and mountains are seen. The country holds 11th rank in the highest per capita income.
Largest Cities in Sweden by Population
Stockholm has the highest population in Sweden. Some other cities which are highly populated are Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala, etc.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Stockholm | 1,515,017 | Karlstad | 61,492 | OErnskoeldsvik | 32,493 |
Goeteborg | 572,799 | Bromma | 61,000 | Landskrona | 32,229 |
Malmoe | 301,706 | Moelndal | 59,430 | Nykoeping | 32,224 |
Uppsala | 149,245 | Vasastan | 58,458 | Vallentuna | 31,937 |
Sollentuna | 139,606 | Taby | 58,123 | Motala | 30,944 |
Soedermalm | 127,323 | Sundsvall | 57,606 | Trelleborg | 29,316 |
Vaesteras | 117,746 | OEstersund | 49,806 | Majorna | 29,254 |
OErebro | 115,765 | Trollhaettan | 48,573 | Partille | 28,648 |
Linkoeping | 106,502 | Lulea | 43,574 | Karlskoga | 27,490 |
Helsingborg | 104,250 | Lidingoe | 42,466 | Maersta | 27,034 |
Joenkoeping | 93,797 | Borlaenge | 41,955 | Lerum | 26,913 |
Norrkoeping | 93,765 | Tumba | 40,832 | Alingsas | 26,329 |
Huddinge | 90,182 | Kristianstad | 39,762 | Nacka | 25,170 |
Lund | 87,244 | Kalmar | 38,408 | Sandviken | 24,724 |
Umea | 83,249 | Falun | 37,000 | Kungaelv | 24,101 |
Haninge | 74,968 | Skoevde | 36,842 | Falkenberg | 24,099 |
Gaevle | 74,884 | Upplands Vaesby | 36,534 | Boo | 24,052 |
Boras | 71,700 | Karlskrona | 36,477 | Jakobsberg | 24,046 |
Soedertaelje | 70,777 | OEstermalm | 36,418 | Visby | 23,402 |
Kungsholmen | 69,363 | Skelleftea | 35,516 | Katrineholm | 23,283 |
Eskilstuna | 67,359 | Uddevalla | 34,781 | AEngelholm | 23,240 |
Solna | 66,909 | Sundbyberg | 34,529 | Vaenersborg | 23,119 |
Halmstad | 66,124 | Varberg | 34,248 | ||
Vaexjoe | 65,383 | Akersberga | 32,659 |
Sweden Population History
As per UN records, the total population of Sweden is 10,099,265. The statistics of the population history of Sweden show progress. In 2017 the population is 9,904,896, in 2018 it is 9,971,638 and in 2019 it is 10,036,379. The figure shows that an average of 60000 is increasing every year in the total population. However, there is a decrease in fertility rate and the median age in the future.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 10,099,265 | 0.63% | 62,886 | 40,000 | 41.1 | 1.85 | 25 | 88.20% | 8,904,762 | 0.13% | 7,794,798,739 | 91 |
2019 | 10,036,379 | 0.65% | 64,741 | 40,000 | 40.9 | 1.89 | 24 | 87.90% | 8,817,415 | 0.13% | 7,713,468,100 | 91 |
2018 | 9,971,638 | 0.67% | 66,742 | 40,000 | 40.9 | 1.89 | 24 | 87.50% | 8,727,991 | 0.13% | 7,631,091,040 | 89 |
2017 | 9,904,896 | 0.70% | 68,889 | 40,000 | 40.9 | 1.89 | 24 | 87.20% | 8,636,758 | 0.13% | 7,547,858,925 | 89 |
2016 | 9,836,007 | 0.73% | 71,057 | 40,000 | 40.9 | 1.89 | 24 | 86.90% | 8,544,134 | 0.13% | 7,464,022,049 | 89 |
2015 | 9,764,950 | 0.79% | 74,956 | 50,792 | 40.9 | 1.9 | 24 | 86.50% | 8,450,611 | 0.13% | 7,379,797,139 | 90 |
2010 | 9,390,168 | 0.77% | 70,309 | 52,491 | 40.7 | 1.89 | 23 | 85.10% | 7,986,934 | 0.13% | 6,956,823,603 | 89 |
2005 | 9,038,623 | 0.35% | 31,397 | 28,345 | 40.3 | 1.67 | 22 | 84.30% | 7,621,289 | 0.14% | 6,541,907,027 | 88 |
2000 | 8,881,640 | 0.10% | 9,044 | 11,694 | 39.4 | 1.56 | 22 | 84.00% | 7,462,891 | 0.14% | 6,143,493,823 | 82 |
1995 | 8,836,420 | 0.62% | 53,807 | 31,292 | 38.5 | 2.01 | 22 | 83.80% | 7,407,014 | 0.15% | 5,744,212,979 | 81 |
1990 | 8,567,384 | 0.50% | 41,946 | 26,914 | 38.4 | 1.91 | 21 | 83.10% | 7,119,496 | 0.16% | 5,327,231,061 | 78 |
1985 | 8,357,652 | 0.10% | 8,263 | 5,960 | 37.7 | 1.64 | 20 | 83.10% | 6,945,209 | 0.17% | 4,870,921,740 | 74 |
1980 | 8,316,338 | 0.29% | 23,800 | 17,713 | 36.3 | 1.66 | 20 | 83.10% | 6,909,767 | 0.19% | 4,458,003,514 | 70 |
1975 | 8,197,340 | 0.35% | 28,485 | 3,760 | 35.4 | 1.91 | 20 | 82.70% | 6,781,627 | 0.20% | 4,079,480,606 | 65 |
1970 | 8,054,916 | 0.79% | 61,849 | 26,196 | 35.4 | 2.17 | 20 | 81.00% | 6,527,198 | 0.22% | 3,700,437,046 | 65 |
1965 | 7,745,673 | 0.69% | 52,626 | 16,070 | 36.2 | 2.31 | 19 | 77.10% | 5,968,494 | 0.23% | 3,339,583,597 | 55 |
1960 | 7,482,543 | 0.60% | 43,984 | 9,453 | 36 | 2.25 | 18 | 72.50% | 5,424,075 | 0.25% | 3,034,949,748 | 60 |
1955 | 7,262,623 | 0.71% | 50,542 | 10,410 | 35.1 | 2.24 | 18 | 69.30% | 5,030,711 | 0.26% | 2,773,019,936 | 55 |
Sweden Population forecast
The population is increasing every year. However, this may slow down gradually in the future years. In the year 2020, the increase in the population is very high. By the year 2045, the population will decrease by 0.45%. In the year 2050, the total population predicted as 11,389,196.
The forecast shows that there might be a possibility of an increase in the median age. The current median age is 41.1, and in the year 2050, the median age is projected as 43.8.
The urban population has also been subsequently increased over the years. For the current year, the urban population is 8,904,762. In the year 2050, the estimated urban population is expected to be 10,837,418. The population forecast for Sweden is not narrow, but it is steady and positive.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 10,099,265 | 0.68% | 66,863 | 40,000 | 41.1 | 1.85 | 25 | 88.20% | 8,904,762 | 0.13% | 7,794,798,739 | 91 |
2025 | 10,384,831 | 0.56% | 57,113 | 30,000 | 41.4 | 1.85 | 25 | 89.60% | 9,309,134 | 0.13% | 8,184,437,460 | 90 |
2030 | 10,629,981 | 0.47% | 49,030 | 30,000 | 42.2 | 1.85 | 26 | 91.00% | 9,669,297 | 0.12% | 8,548,487,400 | 91 |
2035 | 10,827,977 | 0.37% | 39,599 | 30,000 | 43.1 | 1.85 | 26 | 92.10% | 9,976,509 | 0.12% | 8,887,524,213 | 92 |
2040 | 11,008,442 | 0.33% | 36,093 | 30,000 | 43.9 | 1.85 | 27 | 93.20% | 10,259,265 | 0.12% | 9,198,847,240 | 93 |
2045 | 11,195,694 | 0.34% | 37,450 | 30,000 | 43.7 | 1.85 | 27 | 94.20% | 10,543,315 | 0.12% | 9,481,803,274 | 92 |
2050 | 11,389,196 | 0.34% | 38,700 | 43.8 | 1.85 | 28 | 95.20% | 10,837,418 | 0.12% | 9,735,033,990 | 92 |
Sweden Demographics
The average life expectancy rate in Sweden is 83.33 years. The life expectancy suggests that most of the individuals of 16-65 age groups are 63.6%. For more than 65 years, the ratio is 20%. The male and female population of Sweden is 50.09% and 49.91%.
Sweden Religion & Politics
The religion in Sweden is very diverse. Over the 19th to 20th century, Christianity was the virtual religion. However, in the 21st century, there are many religious changes. The total Christian population is 67.8%, and the other groups that are not related to any church organization are 57.7%. There has been a significant increase in the population of religions, such as Islam and Buddhism.
Sweden Economy
The economy of Sweden is highly developed. The economy of Sweden is export-orientated, and the aiding resources are iron ore, timber, and hydropower. These resources are produced for foreign trade.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |