Karlskoga Population 2026
Karlskoga has a population of 27,490, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Örebro. Roughly 0.3% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,490
Rank in Sweden
#52
Coordinates
59.33°N, 14.52°E
~119 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
201 km
125 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Örebro
Cities near Karlskoga
FAQ
What is the population of Karlskoga?
Karlskoga has a population of 27,490 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Karlskoga in?
Karlskoga is located in Örebro, Sweden.
Is Karlskoga the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 201 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.