Boden Population 2026
Boden has a population of 16,830, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Norrbotten. Roughly 0.2% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 90× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,830
Rank in Sweden
#88
Coordinates
65.83°N, 21.69°E
~10 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
745 km
463 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Norrbotten
Cities near Boden
- Luleå77,832 people · ~34 km away
- Piteå23,067 people · ~57 km away
- Skellefteå35,516 people · ~124 km away
- Umeå130,224 people · ~232 km away
- Kiruna17,037 people · ~235 km away
- Örnsköldsvik32,493 people · ~315 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Boden?
Boden has a population of 16,830 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Boden in?
Boden is located in Norrbotten, Sweden.
Is Boden the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 745 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.