What is the Population of Sweden?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Sweden has a population of approximately 10,605,098 people, making it the 90th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.13% of the world's population. With a land area of 450,295 km², the population density is roughly 24 people per km².
| Population | 10,605,098 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 90th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.13% |
| Area | 450,295 km² |
| Population density | 24 / km² |
| Demonym | Swedish |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 10,605,098 | 90th |
| Czechia | 10,882,341 | 87th |
| Dominican Republic | 10,771,504 | 88th |
| Portugal | 10,749,635 | 89th |
| Tajikistan | 10,499,000 | 91st |
| Greece | 10,400,720 | 92nd |
| Azerbaijan | 10,241,722 | 93rd |
Sweden compared with its neighbours
Sweden in context
- Sweden covers 450,295 km², making it the 55th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- 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.
- 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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Population of Sweden — FAQ
What is the population of Sweden?
The population of Sweden is approximately 10,605,098 (10.6 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Sweden in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Sweden at approximately 10,605,098 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Sweden is the 90th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Sweden?
Approximately 10,605,098 people live in Sweden, making it the 90th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Sweden rank by population?
Sweden is the 90th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.13%.
What is the population density of Sweden?
Sweden has a population density of roughly 24 people per km², based on a land area of 450,295 km².
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