Helsingborg Population 2026
Helsingborg has a population of 104,250, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Skåne. Roughly 1.0% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
104,250
Rank in Sweden
#11
Coordinates
56.05°N, 12.69°E
~13 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
485 km
301 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Skåne
| City | Population | Rank in Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Malmö | 362,133 | #3 |
| Lund | 87,244 | #14 |
| Kristianstad | 39,762 | #34 |
| Landskrona | 32,229 | #47 |
| Trelleborg | 29,316 | #50 |
| Ängelholm | 23,240 | #64 |
| Hässleholm | 19,309 | #76 |
| Ystad | 18,806 | #78 |
Cities near Helsingborg
- Landskrona32,229 people · ~21 km away
- Ängelholm23,240 people · ~24 km away
- Eslöv18,592 people · ~44 km away
- Lund87,244 people · ~49 km away
- Malmö362,133 people · ~53 km away
- Staffanstorp15,373 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Helsingborg?
Helsingborg has a population of 104,250 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Helsingborg in?
Helsingborg is located in Skåne, Sweden.
Is Helsingborg the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 485 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.