What is the Capital of Sweden?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Sweden is Stockholm. Sweden is located in Northern Europe, Europe, with a population of 10,605,098. The official currency is the Swedish krona and the primary language spoken is Swedish.
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Stockholm at a glance
| Capital city | Stockholm |
|---|---|
| Country | Sweden (Kingdom of Sweden) |
| Region | Northern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 10,605,098 (90th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Swedish krona (SEK) |
| Calling code | +46 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
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Sweden in context
- Sweden covers 450,295 km², making it the 55th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 24 people per km² ranks 165th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Finland, Norway.
- With 10,605,098 people, Sweden holds about 9.7% of the population of Northern Europe.
- That is roughly 1.3% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Sweden is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Sweden — FAQ
What is the capital of Sweden?
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.
Is Stockholm the largest city in Sweden?
Yes — Stockholm is both the capital and the largest city of Sweden.
What country is Stockholm in?
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden.
What continent is Stockholm in?
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is located in Europe.
Is Stockholm the capital of Sweden?
Yes — Stockholm is the capital of Sweden (official name: Kingdom of Sweden).
Stockholm is the capital of which country?
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden, in Northern Europe.
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