Norrköping Population 2026
Norrköping has a population of 93,765, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Östergötland. Roughly 0.9% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,765
Rank in Sweden
#12
Coordinates
58.59°N, 16.18°E
~12 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
136 km
84 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Östergötland
Cities near Norrköping
- Linköping166,673 people · ~38 km away
- Katrineholm23,283 people · ~45 km away
- Nyköping38,780 people · ~51 km away
- Motala30,944 people · ~67 km away
- Kumla16,663 people · ~84 km away
- Eskilstuna67,359 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Norrköping?
Norrköping has a population of 93,765 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Norrköping in?
Norrköping is located in Östergötland, Sweden.
Is Norrköping the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 136 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.