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Sweden

Europe

Capital

Stockholm

Population

10,551,494

Area

450,295 km²

Currency

Swedish Krona (SEK)

Phone Code

+46

ISO Codes

SE / SWE

ISO numeric

752

Internet domain

.se

Timezone

UTC+1

Religion

Christianity

About Sweden

Sweden is a Scandinavian nation known for IKEA, ABBA, and the Nobel Prize ceremonies. Stockholm is built on 14 islands. A global leader in sustainability and gender equality.

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Languages

Swedish

Sweden in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density	23 people per km² rank 163 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population	0.13 % world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Europe	1.4% of its people, 2.0% of its land area
Area in square miles	173,860 1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in size	Uzbekistan (447,400 km²)
Closest in population	United Arab Emirates (10,642,081 people)

Who else uses SEK?

Sweden is the only country in our list that uses SEK.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Sweden?

The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.

What is the population of Sweden?

Sweden has a population of approximately 10,551,494 people.

What currency does Sweden use?

The currency of Sweden is the Swedish Krona (SEK).

What languages are spoken in Sweden?

The official or major languages of Sweden are Swedish.

Did You Know?

Sweden ranks #90 of 196 countries by population, with about 10,551,494 people.
Sweden ranks #55 of 196 countries by area, covering 450,295 km².
Within Europe, Sweden ranks #13 of 45 countries by population.
Sweden recognises 1 official or major language(s): Swedish.

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Data notes and sources

Population: UN World Population Prospects 2024, estimate for 1 July 2023 (people living in the country, whatever their citizenship).
Area: total area including inland water, in km². Codes: ISO 3166-1 (alpha-2, alpha-3, numeric), ISO 4217 (currency), ITU-T E.164 (calling codes) and the IANA root zone (internet domains).
Time zone: the standard (non-daylight-saving) offset, or the range of offsets for countries with several zones.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page.

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