Trollhättan Population 2026

Trollhättan has a population of 48,573, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Västra Götaland. Roughly 0.5% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.

Location of Trollhättan (capital Stockholm shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

48,573

Rank in Sweden

#30

Coordinates

58.28°N, 12.29°E

~49 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm

Distance to capital (Stockholm)

352 km

219 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Västra Götaland

City	Population	Rank in Sweden
Gothenburg	608,462	#2
Borås	71,700	#18
Mölndal	59,430	#26
Skövde	36,842	#38
Uddevalla	34,781	#41
Partille	28,648	#51
Lerum	26,913	#54
Alingsås	26,329	#55

Cities near Trollhättan

Vänersborg23,119 people · ~11 km away
Uddevalla34,781 people · ~21 km away
Alingsås26,329 people · ~42 km away
Kungälv24,101 people · ~49 km away
Lidköping22,988 people · ~56 km away
Lerum26,913 people · ~57 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Trollhättan?

Trollhättan has a population of 48,573 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Sweden.

What region is Trollhättan in?

Trollhättan is located in Västra Götaland, Sweden.

Is Trollhättan the capital of Sweden?

No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 352 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.

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