Örnsköldsvik Population 2026
Örnsköldsvik has a population of 32,493, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Västernorrland. Roughly 0.3% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,493
Rank in Sweden
#45
Coordinates
63.29°N, 18.72°E
~1 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
442 km
274 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Västernorrland
Cities near Örnsköldsvik
- Härnösand25,012 people · ~83 km away
- Umeå130,224 people · ~97 km away
- Sundsvall57,606 people · ~123 km away
- Hudiksvall16,081 people · ~192 km away
- Skellefteå35,516 people · ~195 km away
- Östersund49,806 people · ~205 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Örnsköldsvik?
Örnsköldsvik has a population of 32,493 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Örnsköldsvik in?
Örnsköldsvik is located in Västernorrland, Sweden.
Is Örnsköldsvik the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 442 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.