Sweden: List of the Largest Cities by Population

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1. Stockholm – 980,000
The capital and largest city, spread across 14 islands.


2. Gothenburg (Göteborg) – 590,000
Major port city on the west coast.


3. Malmö – 350,000
Southern city connected to Denmark via the Øresund Bridge.


4. Uppsala – 235,000
Historic university city north of Stockholm.


5. Västerås – 160,000
City on Lake Mälaren known for engineering.


6. Örebro – 160,000
Central city with a castle and strong infrastructure.


7. Linköping – 160,000
High-tech city with major aerospace industry.


8. Helsingborg – 115,000
Coastal city across from Denmark.


9. Jönköping – 115,000
City at the southern tip of Lake Vättern.


10. Norrköping – 100,000
City with a strong industrial and cultural heritage.


11. Lund – 95,000
University town with a medieval center.


12. Umeå – 90,000
Cultural city in northern Sweden.


13. Gävle – 80,000
City on the Baltic Sea with industrial roots.


14. Borås – 75,000
Textile and fashion center.


15. Eskilstuna – 70,000
Historic city with iron industry.

The above is subject to change.

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