Stockholm population for Eurostat's greater city geography in Sweden was 1,592,734 on 1 January 2022.
Its 1991–2020 climate normal is a mean annual temperature of 7.1 °C with 629 mm of precipitation a year (Copernicus ERA5-Land).
In its wider region (NUTS SE110), GDP was €72,300 per inhabitant (2024, Eurostat) — a regional figure, not a city value.
This profile reports 25 of the 50 indicators currently tracked for European cities; the rest are not reported for Stockholm. Source: official datasets listed in the source registry.
Population & demographics
Population on 1 January, total
#8 of 163 · 95th pct · #1 in Sweden
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
#52 of 163 · 68th pct · #1 in Sweden
2,277
persons per km2 · 2022
Share of population aged 65 and over
#142 of 160 · 11th pct · #1 in Sweden
15.8%
of population · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Population on 1 January, total
Stockholm: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 1,592,734. Higher than 155 of 163 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 37,960 to 10,353,710; median 143,083.
37,960
10,353,710
median 143,083
Stockholm: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 1,592,734 Higher than 155 of 163 records in the same comparison group Median 143,083
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
Stockholm: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 2,277. Higher than 111 of 163 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 162 to 17,622; median 1,661.
162
17,622
median 1,661
Stockholm: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 2,277 Higher than 111 of 163 records in the same comparison group Median 1,661
Share of population aged 65 and over
Stockholm: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 15.8%. Higher than 17 of 160 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 12.2% to 34.1%; median 19.7%.
12.2%
34.1%
median 19.7%
Stockholm: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 15.8% Higher than 17 of 160 records in the same comparison group Median 19.7%
Climate (ERA5-Land normals)
Stockholm climate by month Stockholm monthly 1991-2020 normals. Temperature -1.8°C to 17.8°C; warmest Jul, coldest Feb. Precipitation up to 75mm per month.
20 100 15 80 10 60 5 40 0 20 -5 0
°C
mm
J F M A M J J A S O N D
● mean temperature (°C, left) · ▮ precipitation (mm, right) Stockholm monthly climate normals Month Temp Precip Jan -1.6°C 43mm Feb -1.8°C 37mm Mar 0.7°C 35mm Apr 5.2°C 37mm May 10.4°C 47mm Jun 14.8°C 69mm Jul 17.8°C 73mm Aug 17.0°C 75mm Sep 12.6°C 55mm Oct 7.2°C 54mm Nov 3.0°C 54mm Dec -0.2°C 52mm
ERA5-Land 1991–2020 normals.
Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#576 of 601 · 4th pct · #8 in Sweden
7.1
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#528 of 601 · 12th pct · #8 in Sweden
-1.6
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#542 of 601 · 10th pct · #4 in Sweden
17.8
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land reanalysis total precipitation at the city centroid grid cell; not station weather.
#517 of 601 · 14th pct · #13 in Sweden
629
mm per year · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land mean surface solar radiation; this is irradiance, NOT sunshine hours.
#573 of 601 · 5th pct · #5 in Sweden
116
W per m2 · centroid · 1991-2020
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Stockholm: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 7.1. Higher than 25 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3 to 24.5; median 10.6.
1.3
24.5
median 10.6
Stockholm: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 7.1 Higher than 25 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 10.6
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Stockholm: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: -1.6. Higher than 73 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range -9.3 to 13.5; median 2.6.
-9.3
13.5
median 2.6
Stockholm: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm -1.6 Higher than 73 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 2.6
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Stockholm: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 17.8. Higher than 58 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 12.5 to 38.1; median 19.3.
12.5
38.1
median 19.3
Stockholm: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 17.8 Higher than 58 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 19.3
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
Stockholm: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 629. Higher than 84 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 261 to 2,516; median 816.
261
2,516
median 816
Stockholm: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 629 Higher than 84 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 816
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
Stockholm: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 116. Higher than 28 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 96 to 230; median 136.
96
230
median 136
Stockholm: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 116 Higher than 28 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 136
Country price context (PPP)
Country price level index for GDP
118
EU27_2020=100 · SE · 2024
Resident perception survey
Stockholm resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
3.5%
somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
7.2%
very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
21.1%
rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
49.3%
very satisfied with the noise level in the city
19.4%
rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
55.1%
very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
13%
rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
51%
strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
74.9%
somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
19.8%
Feel safe at night — strongly agree
38%
Feel safe at night — somewhat agree
43.4%
Transport affordable — strongly agree
25.1%
Transport affordable — somewhat agree
33.3%
Stockholm resident perception survey strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 3.5% somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price 7.2% very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 21.1% rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city 49.3% very satisfied with the noise level in the city 19.4% rather satisfied with the noise level in the city 55.1% very satisfied with cleanliness in the city 13% rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city 51% strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 74.9% somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city 19.8% Feel safe at night — strongly agree 38% Feel safe at night — somewhat agree 43.4% Transport affordable — strongly agree 25.1% Transport affordable — somewhat agree 33.3%
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Stockholm: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 3.5%. Higher than 2 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 2.5% to 17.4%; median 7%.
2.5%
17.4%
median 7%
Stockholm: Share strongly agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 3.5% Higher than 2 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 7%
Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price
Stockholm: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 7.2%. Higher than 3 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4.5% to 38.2%; median 15.5%.
4.5%
38.2%
median 15.5%
Stockholm: Share somewhat agreeing it is easy to find good housing at a reasonable price in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 7.2% Higher than 3 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 15.5%
Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Stockholm: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 21.1%. Higher than 22 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6.3% to 35.2%; median 13.2%.
6.3%
35.2%
median 13.2%
Stockholm: Share very satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 21.1% Higher than 22 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 13.2%
Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city
Stockholm: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 49.3%. Higher than 20 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 17.9% to 63.7%; median 44.3%.
17.9%
63.7%
median 44.3%
Stockholm: Share rather satisfied with the quality of the air in the city in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 49.3% Higher than 20 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 44.3%
Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city
Stockholm: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 19.4%. Higher than 16 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 6.7% to 28.6%; median 17.9%.
6.7%
28.6%
median 17.9%
Stockholm: Share very satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 19.4% Higher than 16 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 17.9%
Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city
Stockholm: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 55.1%. Higher than 28 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 24.3% to 60.2%; median 46.4%.
24.3%
60.2%
median 46.4%
Stockholm: Share rather satisfied with the noise level in the city in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 55.1% Higher than 28 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 46.4%
Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Stockholm: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 13%. Higher than 14 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4.6% to 46.5%; median 13%.
4.6%
46.5%
median 13%
Stockholm: Share very satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 13% Higher than 14 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 13%
Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city
Stockholm: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 51%. Higher than 26 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 14.3% to 63%; median 43.2%.
14.3%
63%
median 43.2%
Stockholm: Share rather satisfied with cleanliness in the city in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 51% Higher than 26 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 43.2%
Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Stockholm: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 74.9%. Higher than 27 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 18.4% to 77.3%; median 45.5%.
18.4%
77.3%
median 45.5%
Stockholm: Share strongly agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 74.9% Higher than 27 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 45.5%
Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city
Stockholm: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 19.8%. Higher than 2 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 16.2% to 61.9%; median 42.7%.
16.2%
61.9%
median 42.7%
Stockholm: Share somewhat agreeing they are satisfied to live in this city in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 19.8% Higher than 2 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 42.7%
Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Stockholm: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 38%. Higher than 25 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 7.6% to 46.7%; median 24.6%.
7.6%
46.7%
median 24.6%
Stockholm: Share strongly agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 38% Higher than 25 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 24.6%
Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city
Stockholm: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 43.4%. Higher than 16 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 27.3% to 66.3%; median 42.4%.
27.3%
66.3%
median 42.4%
Stockholm: Share somewhat agreeing they feel safe walking alone at night in the city in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 43.4% Higher than 16 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 42.4%
Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable
Stockholm: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 25.1%. Higher than 7 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 8.5% to 61.9%; median 30.5%.
8.5%
61.9%
median 30.5%
Stockholm: Share strongly agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 25.1% Higher than 7 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 30.5%
Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable
Stockholm: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain Stockholm: 33.3%. Higher than 9 of 30 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 19.5% to 57.5%; median 36%.
19.5%
57.5%
median 36%
Stockholm: Share somewhat agreeing public transport is affordable in the same year and geography grain
Stockholm 33.3% Higher than 9 of 30 records in the same comparison group Median 36%
Regional context (NUTS) Values describe the city's NUTS region, not the city itself
Regional GDP per inhabitant
€72,300
EUR per inhabitant · SE110 · 2024
Life expectancy at birth, both sexes
Common questions What is the population of Stockholm? Stockholm had a population of 1,592,734 on 1 January 2022 (Eurostat greater city figure), the 8th largest of the 163 reporting greater city records in the same year.
What is the climate of Stockholm? Its 1991–2020 ERA5-Land normal is a mean annual temperature of 7.1 °C (January -1.6 °C, July 17.8 °C) with 629 mm of precipitation a year. This is reanalysis, not station weather.
Not reported for this city: Air quality (EEA annualized), Housing & living costs, Employment, Education, Births & deaths, Transport costs, Tourism, Culture. Eurostat Urban Audit coverage is voluntary, so some indicators are unavailable for some cities.
Every figure is an official indicator with its source linked. Ranks compare only records with the same reference year and geography grain. See the methodology .
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