Piteå Population 2026
Piteå has a population of 23,067, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Norrbotten. Roughly 0.2% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,067
Rank in Sweden
#67
Coordinates
65.32°N, 21.48°E
~6 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
688 km
427 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Norrbotten
Cities near Piteå
- Luleå77,832 people · ~43 km away
- Boden16,830 people · ~57 km away
- Skellefteå35,516 people · ~68 km away
- Umeå130,224 people · ~175 km away
- Örnsköldsvik32,493 people · ~262 km away
- Kiruna17,037 people · ~288 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Piteå?
Piteå has a population of 23,067 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Piteå in?
Piteå is located in Norrbotten, Sweden.
Is Piteå the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 688 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.