Sweden (officially Kingdom of Sweden) is an independent country located in Northern Europe, Europe. With a population of 10,605,098 people, it ranks #90 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 450,295 km² (#57 globally), with a population density of 24 people per km². The capital city is Stockholm. The official language is Swedish.
Key Facts
Population
10,605,098
#90 world ranking
Area
450,295 km²
#57 world ranking
Population Density
24/km²
Capital
Stockholm
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+01:00
Continent
Europe
Bordering Countries
2
neighboring countries
Calling Code
+46
Languages
- Swedish— see all countries
Currency
- Swedish krona (kr)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (2)
Countries bordering Sweden →
Finland
NorwayCompare
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 10,605,098 people, ranking #90 in the world by population.
How big is Sweden?
Sweden covers an area of 450,295 km², ranking #57 in the world by area. The population density is 24 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Sweden?
The official languages of Sweden are: Swedish.
What is the currency of Sweden?
The currency of Sweden is Swedish krona (kr).
What countries border Sweden?
Sweden shares borders with 2 countries: Finland, Norway.