Karlshamn Population 2026
Karlshamn has a population of 20,112, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Blekinge. Roughly 0.2% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,112
Rank in Sweden
#73
Coordinates
56.17°N, 14.86°E
~14 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
399 km
248 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Blekinge
| City | Population | Rank in Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Karlskrona | 66,675 | #24 |
Cities near Karlshamn
- Karlskrona66,675 people · ~45 km away
- Kristianstad39,762 people · ~47 km away
- Hässleholm19,309 people · ~68 km away
- Växjö71,282 people · ~79 km away
- Ljungby15,785 people · ~93 km away
- Eslöv18,592 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Karlshamn?
Karlshamn has a population of 20,112 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Karlshamn in?
Karlshamn is located in Blekinge, Sweden.
Is Karlshamn the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 399 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.