Rank #183 by World Population
🇸🇪Sweden
Sweden has a population of 10,536,632, ranking #183 in the world. The capital is Stockholm. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: High income
10,536,632
Population
#183
World Rank
83.3
Life Expectancy
$54,950
GDP Per Capita
Sweden, #183 by world population
Sweden Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Sweden had a population of 7,484,656 in 1960 and 10,569,709 in 2024, a 41.2% growth over 64 years. The peak was 10,569,709 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.54%.
10,569,709
Population (2024)
7,484,656
Population (1960)
10,569,709
Peak (2024)
0.54%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 7,484,656 |
| 1961 | 7,519,998 |
| 1962 | 7,561,588 |
| 1963 | 7,604,328 |
| 1964 | 7,661,354 |
| 1965 | 7,733,853 |
| 1966 | 7,807,797 |
| 1967 | 7,867,931 |
| 1968 | 7,912,273 |
| 1969 | 7,968,072 |
| 1970 | 8,042,801 |
| 1971 | 8,098,334 |
| 1972 | 8,122,300 |
| 1973 | 8,136,312 |
| 1974 | 8,159,955 |
| 1975 | 8,192,437 |
| 1976 | 8,222,286 |
| 1977 | 8,251,540 |
| 1978 | 8,275,599 |
| 1979 | 8,293,678 |
| 1980 | 8,310,531 |
| 1981 | 8,320,503 |
| 1982 | 8,325,263 |
| 1983 | 8,329,033 |
| 1984 | 8,336,605 |
| 1985 | 8,350,386 |
| 1986 | 8,369,829 |
| 1987 | 8,397,804 |
| 1988 | 8,436,489 |
| 1989 | 8,492,964 |
| 1990 | 8,558,835 |
| 1991 | 8,617,375 |
| 1992 | 8,668,067 |
| 1993 | 8,718,561 |
| 1994 | 8,780,745 |
| 1995 | 8,826,939 |
| 1996 | 8,840,998 |
| 1997 | 8,846,062 |
| 1998 | 8,850,974 |
| 1999 | 8,857,874 |
| 2000 | 8,872,109 |
| 2001 | 8,895,960 |
| 2002 | 8,924,958 |
| 2003 | 8,958,229 |
| 2004 | 8,993,531 |
| 2005 | 9,029,572 |
| 2006 | 9,080,505 |
| 2007 | 9,148,092 |
| 2008 | 9,219,637 |
| 2009 | 9,298,515 |
| 2010 | 9,378,126 |
| 2011 | 9,449,213 |
| 2012 | 9,519,374 |
| 2013 | 9,600,379 |
| 2014 | 9,696,110 |
| 2015 | 9,799,186 |
| 2016 | 9,923,085 |
| 2017 | 10,057,698 |
| 2018 | 10,175,214 |
| 2019 | 10,278,887 |
| 2020 | 10,353,442 |
| 2021 | 10,415,811 |
| 2022 | 10,486,941 |
| 2023 | 10,536,632 |
| 2024 | 10,569,709 |
Demographics
| Population | 10,536,632 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.47% |
| Urban Population | 88.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.45 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 83.3 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 2.0 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$54,950
GDP Per Capita
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
29.3
Gini Index (inequality)
107.6%
Trade (% of GDP)
1,957,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
11.2%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
2.0
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
95.0%
Internet Users
125
Mobile Subs per 100
25.9
People per km2
55,209
Net Migration
Environment
68.7%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
Sweden in global context
Sweden is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden has a population of 10,536,632, ranking #183 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.47%.
Life expectancy in Sweden is 83.3 years. The infant mortality rate is 2.0 per 1,000 live births.
Sweden's GDP per capita is $54,950. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
88.6% of Sweden's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 25.9 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Sweden is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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