Luleå Population 2026
Luleå has a population of 77,832, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Norrbotten. Roughly 0.7% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
77,832
Rank in Sweden
#15
Coordinates
65.58°N, 22.15°E
~17 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
726 km
451 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Norrbotten
Cities near Luleå
- Boden16,830 people · ~34 km away
- Piteå23,067 people · ~43 km away
- Skellefteå35,516 people · ~108 km away
- Umeå130,224 people · ~215 km away
- Kiruna17,037 people · ~266 km away
- Örnsköldsvik32,493 people · ~304 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Luleå?
Luleå has a population of 77,832 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Luleå in?
Luleå is located in Norrbotten, Sweden.
Is Luleå the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 726 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.