Hässleholm Population 2026
Hässleholm has a population of 19,309, making it the #76 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Skåne. Roughly 0.2% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,309
Rank in Sweden
#76
Coordinates
56.16°N, 13.77°E
~58 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
435 km
270 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Skåne
| City | Population | Rank in Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Malmö | 362,133 | #3 |
| Helsingborg | 104,250 | #11 |
| Lund | 87,244 | #14 |
| Kristianstad | 39,762 | #34 |
| Landskrona | 32,229 | #47 |
| Trelleborg | 29,316 | #50 |
| Ängelholm | 23,240 | #64 |
| Ystad | 18,806 | #78 |
Cities near Hässleholm
- Kristianstad39,762 people · ~28 km away
- Eslöv18,592 people · ~46 km away
- Ängelholm23,240 people · ~57 km away
- Lund87,244 people · ~62 km away
- Landskrona32,229 people · ~66 km away
- Staffanstorp15,373 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hässleholm?
Hässleholm has a population of 19,309 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #76 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Hässleholm in?
Hässleholm is located in Skåne, Sweden.
Is Hässleholm the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 435 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.