Sweden
Kingdom of Sweden
People: Swedish
Sweden is Scandinavia's largest country, known for design, innovation and vast forests that cover nearly 70% of its land. Sweden is located in Northern Europe and has a population of around 10.6 million. Its capital city is Stockholm, and the most widely spoken official language is Swedish.
By the numbers, Sweden is the 90th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.13% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 55th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 24 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Sweden — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Kingdom of Sweden |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Stockholm |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Northern Europe |
| Population | 10,605,098 |
| Area | 450,295 km² |
| Currency | Swedish krona (SEK) kr |
| Official Language | Swedish |
| Dialling Code | +46 |
| Internet TLD | .se |
| Timezone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 |
| ISO Code | SE / SWE |
| Borders | Finland, Norway |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sweden
What is the capital and currency of Sweden?
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm and the currency is the Swedish krona (SEK), symbol kr.
What is the capital of Sweden?
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.
What currency does Sweden use?
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK, symbol: kr).
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language of Sweden is Swedish.
What is the dialling code for Sweden?
The international dialling code for Sweden is +46.
What side of the road does Sweden drive on?
Sweden drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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