Lund Population 2026
Lund has a population of 87,244, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Skåne. Roughly 0.8% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
87,244
Rank in Sweden
#14
Coordinates
55.71°N, 13.19°E
~51 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
497 km
309 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Skåne
| City | Population | Rank in Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Malmö | 362,133 | #3 |
| Helsingborg | 104,250 | #11 |
| Kristianstad | 39,762 | #34 |
| Landskrona | 32,229 | #47 |
| Trelleborg | 29,316 | #50 |
| Ängelholm | 23,240 | #64 |
| Hässleholm | 19,309 | #76 |
| Ystad | 18,806 | #78 |
Cities near Lund
- Staffanstorp15,373 people · ~7 km away
- Eslöv18,592 people · ~16 km away
- Malmö362,133 people · ~16 km away
- Landskrona32,229 people · ~29 km away
- Trelleborg29,316 people · ~37 km away
- Helsingborg104,250 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lund?
Lund has a population of 87,244 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Lund in?
Lund is located in Skåne, Sweden.
Is Lund the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 497 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.