Östersund Population 2026
Östersund has a population of 49,806, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Jämtland. Roughly 0.5% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,806
Rank in Sweden
#29
Coordinates
63.18°N, 14.64°E
~328 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
466 km
289 miles, straight line
Cities near Östersund
- Sundsvall57,606 people · ~162 km away
- Härnösand25,012 people · ~178 km away
- Hudiksvall16,081 people · ~205 km away
- Örnsköldsvik32,493 people · ~205 km away
- Falun37,291 people · ~291 km away
- Umeå130,224 people · ~288 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Östersund?
Östersund has a population of 49,806 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Östersund in?
Östersund is located in Jämtland, Sweden.
Is Östersund the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 466 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.