Sweden

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Sweden is located in Northern Europe. Its capital is Stockholm, and it has a population of 10,596,620 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 450,295 square kilometers (approximately 173,860 square miles). Its currency is Swedish krona. The population density is approximately 24 people per square kilometer. Sweden shares land borders with 2 countries: Finland and Norway.

About Sweden

Sweden at a glance

Economy of Sweden

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Sweden

FI

Finland

CapitalHelsinki

Population5,646,436

NO

Norway

CapitalOslo

Population5,610,870