Falun Population 2026

Falun has a population of 37,291, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Dalarna. Roughly 0.3% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.

Location of Falun (capital Stockholm shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

37,291

Rank in Sweden

#37

Coordinates

60.60°N, 15.63°E

~97 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm

Distance to capital (Stockholm)

196 km

122 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Dalarna

City	Population	Rank in Sweden
Borlänge	41,955	#32
Ludvika	15,245	#96

Cities near Falun

Borlänge41,955 people · ~17 km away
Ludvika15,245 people · ~56 km away
Sandviken24,724 people · ~62 km away
Gävle74,884 people · ~83 km away
Västerås127,799 people · ~121 km away
Köping18,355 people · ~123 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Falun?

Falun has a population of 37,291 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Sweden.

What region is Falun in?

Falun is located in Dalarna, Sweden.

Is Falun the capital of Sweden?

No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 196 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.

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