Sweden

Kingdom of Sweden

"A Scandinavian country known for its innovation, design, and high quality of life."

Northern Europe
UN Member
NATO
OECD
European Union

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Capital City

Stockholm

59.33°, 18.05°

Official Languages

Swedish

Population

10.54M

Total Area

450.3K km²

Population Density

23.4 people per km²

Currency

Swedish krona

kr

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#88
10,536,632

Total Population+0.5%

2023
#12
83.3 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#66
88.7%

Urban Population

2023
#155
1.45

Fertility Rate

2023
#21
95.7%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#24
$585.0B

GDP-0.3%

2023
#15
$55.5K

GDP per Capita

2023
#75
2.8%

Inflation

2024
#134
8.5%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#44
31.6

Gini Index

2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Sweden

What is the capital of Sweden?

Sweden's capital city is Stockholm.

What is the population of Sweden?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Sweden is approximately 10.54M people. This makes it the 88th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Sweden?

Sweden spans a total area of approximately 450,295 square kilometers (173,859.8 square miles).

Which continent is Sweden in?

Sweden is located in Europe, specifically within the Northern Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of Sweden?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Sweden is approximately $584.96B USD. This ranks Sweden as the 24th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.