Kiruna Population 2026
Kiruna has a population of 17,037, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Norrbotten. Roughly 0.2% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 89× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,037
Rank in Sweden
#87
Coordinates
67.86°N, 20.23°E
~579 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
954 km
592 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Norrbotten
Cities near Kiruna
- Boden16,830 people · ~235 km away
- Luleå77,832 people · ~266 km away
- Piteå23,067 people · ~288 km away
- Skellefteå35,516 people · ~347 km away
- Umeå130,224 people · ~448 km away
- Örnsköldsvik32,493 people · ~512 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kiruna?
Kiruna has a population of 17,037 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Kiruna in?
Kiruna is located in Norrbotten, Sweden.
Is Kiruna the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 954 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.