Katrineholm Population 2026
Katrineholm has a population of 23,283, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Södermanland. Roughly 0.2% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,283
Rank in Sweden
#63
Coordinates
59.00°N, 16.21°E
~51 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
112 km
70 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Södermanland
| City | Population | Rank in Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Eskilstuna | 67,359 | #22 |
| Nyköping | 38,780 | #35 |
Cities near Katrineholm
- Eskilstuna67,359 people · ~45 km away
- Norrköping93,765 people · ~45 km away
- Nyköping38,780 people · ~53 km away
- Köping18,355 people · ~59 km away
- Kumla16,663 people · ~63 km away
- Örebro155,989 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Katrineholm?
Katrineholm has a population of 23,283 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Katrineholm in?
Katrineholm is located in Södermanland, Sweden.
Is Katrineholm the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 112 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.