Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Sweden
Sweden: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual was 1.06 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.06 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 8.1%
World rank
79th
of 121 countries
All-time high
4.93 % change on previous year
in 1964
All-time low
-5.72 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Sweden, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Sweden stood at 1.06 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 8.1% on the previous year and down 45.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Sweden peaked at 4.93 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, -5.72 % change on previous year, in 1971.
Sweden ranks 79th of 121 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Sweden, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 4.92 % change on previous year | +72.9% |
| 1963 | 4.92 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 4.93 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1965 | 4.91 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1966 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 1967 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -54.4% |
| 1968 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1971 | -5.72 % change on previous year | -495.1% |
| 1972 | -0.4559 % change on previous year | -92.0% |
| 1973 | -0.4541 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1974 | -0.4542 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1975 | -0.4553 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1976 | -0.4554 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1977 | -0.4535 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1978 | -0.4546 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1979 | -0.455 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1980 | -0.4553 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 0.0251 % change on previous year | -105.5% |
| 1982 | 0.5085 % change on previous year | +1925.2% |
| 1983 | 0.5081 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 0.51 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 0.5074 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1986 | 0.5088 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 0.5082 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1988 | 0.5095 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 0.5079 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 0.5082 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 1.25 % change on previous year | +145.4% |
| 1992 | 2 % change on previous year | +60.2% |
| 1993 | 1.99 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 1.99 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 1.99 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 1997 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 1998 | 1.08 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 1.08 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.08 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 0.8617 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 2002 | 0.6488 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 2003 | 0.6487 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.6494 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 0.6476 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 1.25 % change on previous year | +92.8% |
| 2007 | 1.86 % change on previous year | +48.7% |
| 2008 | 1.86 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 1.86 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 1.89 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 2020 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2022 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2023 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 2024 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2025 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.34 % change on previous year | 1.45 % change on previous year | 4.93 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -0.7907 % change on previous year | -5.72 % change on previous year | 1.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3638 % change on previous year | -0.4553 % change on previous year | 0.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.45 % change on previous year | 0.5082 % change on previous year | 2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.14 % change on previous year | 0.6476 % change on previous year | 1.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.88 % change on previous year | 1.58 % change on previous year | 1.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.3 % change on previous year | 1.06 % change on previous year | 1.54 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 76 Ireland 1.13 % change on previous year compare
- 77 New Zealand 1.08 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.07 % change on previous year compare
- 80 Colombia 1.04 % change on previous year compare
- 81 Canada 0.9868 % change on previous year compare
- 82 Libya 0.9183 % change on previous year compare
More urban development data for Sweden
- Population in the largest city 18.4% (2025)
- Population density 25.87 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 5.26 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.74 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.164 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 4.17 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 1.74 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 5.95 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 146.58 Hectares (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Sweden?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Sweden was 1.06 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 4.93 % change on previous year in 1964.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.72 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does Sweden rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual?
- Sweden ranks 79th out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.