Sweden Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Sweden's urban population was 89.09% in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sweden's urban population stood at 89.09% in 2025, a rise of +0.23% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 89.09% by 2025. Sweden ranked 34th globally.
Sweden's urban population has seen a steady increase over the past six and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at 89.09 percent, which ranks the country 34th globally. The nation's urban population has reached an all-time high in 2025, surpassing the 72.47 percent recorded in 1960, a year marking the lowest urbanization level in Sweden during the covered period. Notably, Sweden's urbanization pace is comparable to that of Andorra, where 88.97 percent of the population resides in urban areas. Sweden's urban population growth mirrors that of many developed economies, with similar trends observed in peer countries such as Denmark, where 88.79 percent of the population is urbanized. The continued urbanization of Sweden is expected to be driven by economic factors, including the country's strong job market and high standard of living, which may attract further migration to urban areas. A shift in Sweden's economic policies or significant changes in global migration patterns could alter this trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 89.54% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 89.32% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 89.09% | - | - |
| 2025 | 89.09% | +0.23% | #34 |
| 2024 | 88.86% | +0.22% | #182 |
| 2023 | 88.63% | +0.23% | #182 |
| 2022 | 88.40% | +0.23% | #182 |
| 2021 | 88.17% | +0.23% | #181 |
| 2020 | 87.94% | +0.23% | #181 |
| 2019 | 87.71% | +0.24% | #180 |
| 2018 | 87.47% | +0.24% | #180 |
| 2017 | 87.24% | +0.24% | #180 |
| 2016 | 87.00% | +0.38% | #179 |
| 2015 | 86.62% | +0.36% | #179 |
| 2014 | 86.26% | +0.33% | #180 |
| 2013 | 85.92% | +0.30% | #180 |
| 2012 | 85.63% | +0.26% | #179 |
| 2011 | 85.36% | +0.23% | #179 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sweden matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sweden's urban population was 89.09% in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Sweden's urban population peaked at 89.09% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Sweden was 72.47% in 1960.
Sweden ranks 34th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sweden's urban population is projected to reach 89.09% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Sweden in 2025 was 89.09%. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sweden_urban-population,
title = {Sweden Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sweden/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}