Sweden Population
Europe & Central Asia · 92nd most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
10,641,635
The population of Sweden is about 10,641,635 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 10.6 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.13% of the world's people.
Sweden is ranked 92nd of 217 by population. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.33% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 11.2 million. Since 1960 (7.5 million) it has grown by 42%. Population density is 26 people per square kilometre. 89% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
10.6 million
Yearly change
+0.33%
World rank
92nd
Share of world
0.13%
Density
26/km²
Land area
407,270 km²
Life expectancy
84.1 yrs
Births per woman
1.43
GDP per capita
$63,133
GDP
$669.0B
Population of Sweden, 1960–2050
Sweden population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7,484,656 | — | 18 |
| 1970 | 8,042,801 | +0.94% | 20 |
| 1980 | 8,310,531 | +0.20% | 20 |
| 1990 | 8,558,835 | +0.78% | 21 |
| 2000 | 8,872,109 | +0.16% | 22 |
| 2010 | 9,378,126 | +0.86% | 23 |
| 2020 | 10,353,442 | +0.73% | 25 |
| 2024 | 10,569,709 | +0.31% | 26 |
| 2026proj. | 10,631,643 | +0.33% | 26 |
| 2030proj. | 10,741,103 | +0.22% | 26 |
| 2040proj. | 10,968,886 | +0.23% | 27 |
| 2050proj. | 11,187,356 | +0.15% | 27 |
Sweden vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 16.7 times as many people as Sweden. Bangladesh is 52.3 times more densely populated.
Sweden population: questions and answers
What is the population of Sweden in 2026?
About 10,631,643 (10.6 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Sweden's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.33% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Sweden?
About 26 people per km², with a land area of 407,270 km².
What will the population of Sweden be in 2050?
About 11.2 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Sweden?
Stockholm.
What is the life expectancy in Sweden?
84.1 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.