Sweden Population
10.6M▲ +0.0M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Sweden's total population rose to 10.59662 million in 2025, up from 10.56971 million in 2024. The figure marks a new all-time high for the series, which began in 1960. The lowest recorded population was 7.48466 million in 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.6M | 10.6M | 10.6MDec 2025 | 7.5MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 60.3% | 60.6% | 60.9% | 50.4% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 6.6M | 6.6M | 6.6M | 4.9M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Sweden averaged 9.4M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 10.6M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 7.5M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents of Sweden, regardless of citizenship or legal status. The data are reported annually in millions. The series spans from 1960 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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