Rinkeby Population 2026
Rinkeby has a population of 19,349, making it the #75 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Stockholm. Roughly 0.2% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,349
Rank in Sweden
#75
Coordinates
59.39°N, 17.93°E
~25 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
10 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Stockholm
| City | Population | Rank in Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | 1,515,017 | #1 |
| Sollentuna | 139,606 | #7 |
| Huddinge | 90,182 | #13 |
| Haninge | 74,968 | #16 |
| Södertälje | 70,777 | #20 |
| Solna | 66,909 | #23 |
| Täby | 58,123 | #27 |
| Lidingö | 42,466 | #31 |
Cities near Rinkeby
- Sundbyberg34,529 people · ~4 km away
- Sollentuna139,606 people · ~5 km away
- Solna66,909 people · ~5 km away
- Danderyd32,425 people · ~6 km away
- Jakobsberg24,046 people · ~7 km away
- Täby58,123 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rinkeby?
Rinkeby has a population of 19,349 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #75 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Rinkeby in?
Rinkeby is located in Stockholm, Sweden.
Is Rinkeby the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 10 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.