Örebro Population 2026
Örebro has a population of 155,989, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Örebro. Roughly 1.5% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 9.7× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
155,989
Rank in Sweden
#6
Coordinates
59.27°N, 15.21°E
~35 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
163 km
101 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Örebro
Cities near Örebro
- Kumla16,663 people · ~17 km away
- Karlskoga27,490 people · ~39 km away
- Köping18,355 people · ~52 km away
- Kristinehamn18,557 people · ~63 km away
- Katrineholm23,283 people · ~65 km away
- Eskilstuna67,359 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Örebro?
Örebro has a population of 155,989 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Örebro in?
Örebro is located in Örebro, Sweden.
Is Örebro the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 163 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.