Värnamo Population 2026
Värnamo has a population of 19,061, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Jönköping. Roughly 0.2% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,061
Rank in Sweden
#77
Coordinates
57.19°N, 14.04°E
~156 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
335 km
208 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jönköping
Cities near Värnamo
FAQ
What is the population of Värnamo?
Värnamo has a population of 19,061 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Värnamo in?
Värnamo is located in Jönköping, Sweden.
Is Värnamo the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 335 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.