Malmö Population 2026
Malmö has a population of 362,133, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Skåne. Roughly 3.4% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 4.2× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
362,133
Rank in Sweden
#3
Coordinates
55.61°N, 13.00°E
~10 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
513 km
319 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Skåne
| City | Population | Rank in Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Helsingborg | 104,250 | #11 |
| Lund | 87,244 | #14 |
| 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 Malmö
- Staffanstorp15,373 people · ~14 km away
- Lund87,244 people · ~16 km away
- Trelleborg29,316 people · ~27 km away
- Landskrona32,229 people · ~31 km away
- Eslöv18,592 people · ~32 km away
- Helsingborg104,250 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Malmö?
Malmö has a population of 362,133 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Malmö in?
Malmö is located in Skåne, Sweden.
Is Malmö the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 513 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.