Ljungby Population 2026
Ljungby has a population of 15,785, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Kronoberg. Roughly 0.1% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,785
Rank in Sweden
#94
Coordinates
56.83°N, 13.94°E
~142 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
369 km
229 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kronoberg
| City | Population | Rank in Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Växjö | 71,282 | #19 |
Cities near Ljungby
- Värnamo19,061 people · ~40 km away
- Växjö71,282 people · ~53 km away
- Halmstad70,480 people · ~68 km away
- Hässleholm19,309 people · ~76 km away
- Falkenberg24,099 people · ~88 km away
- Kristianstad39,762 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ljungby?
Ljungby has a population of 15,785 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Ljungby in?
Ljungby is located in Kronoberg, Sweden.
Is Ljungby the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 369 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.