Kristianstad Population 2026
Kristianstad has a population of 39,762, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Skåne. Roughly 0.4% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,762
Rank in Sweden
#34
Coordinates
56.03°N, 14.15°E
~8 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
434 km
270 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Skåne
| City | Population | Rank in Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Malmö | 362,133 | #3 |
| Helsingborg | 104,250 | #11 |
| Lund | 87,244 | #14 |
| Landskrona | 32,229 | #47 |
| Trelleborg | 29,316 | #50 |
| Ängelholm | 23,240 | #64 |
| Hässleholm | 19,309 | #76 |
| Ystad | 18,806 | #78 |
Cities near Kristianstad
- Hässleholm19,309 people · ~28 km away
- Karlshamn20,112 people · ~47 km away
- Eslöv18,592 people · ~57 km away
- Lund87,244 people · ~70 km away
- Ystad18,806 people · ~70 km away
- Staffanstorp15,373 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kristianstad?
Kristianstad has a population of 39,762 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Kristianstad in?
Kristianstad is located in Skåne, Sweden.
Is Kristianstad the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 434 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.