Märsta Population 2026
Märsta has a population of 27,034, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Stockholm. Roughly 0.3% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,034
Rank in Sweden
#53
Coordinates
59.62°N, 17.85°E
~19 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
35 km
22 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Stockholm
| City | Population | Rank in Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | 1,515,017 | #1 |
| Sollentuna | 139,606 | #7 |
| Huddinge | 90,182 | #13 |
| Haninge | 74,968 | #16 |
| Södertälje | 70,777 | #20 |
| Solna | 66,909 | #23 |
| Täby | 58,123 | #27 |
| Lidingö | 42,466 | #31 |
Cities near Märsta
- Upplands Väsby36,534 people · ~12 km away
- Vallentuna31,937 people · ~16 km away
- Jakobsberg24,046 people · ~22 km away
- Sollentuna139,606 people · ~22 km away
- Täby58,123 people · ~23 km away
- Danderyd32,425 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Märsta?
Märsta has a population of 27,034 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Märsta in?
Märsta is located in Stockholm, Sweden.
Is Märsta the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 35 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.