Nässjö Population 2026
Nässjö has a population of 17,719, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Jönköping. Roughly 0.2% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,719
Rank in Sweden
#84
Coordinates
57.65°N, 14.70°E
~303 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
270 km
168 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jönköping
Cities near Nässjö
FAQ
What is the population of Nässjö?
Nässjö has a population of 17,719 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Nässjö in?
Nässjö is located in Jönköping, Sweden.
Is Nässjö the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 270 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.