Ystad Population 2026
Ystad has a population of 18,806, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Skåne. Roughly 0.2% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,806
Rank in Sweden
#78
Coordinates
55.43°N, 13.82°E
~8 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
503 km
312 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Skåne
| City | Population | Rank in Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Malmö | 362,133 | #3 |
| Helsingborg | 104,250 | #11 |
| Lund | 87,244 | #14 |
| Kristianstad | 39,762 | #34 |
| Landskrona | 32,229 | #47 |
| Trelleborg | 29,316 | #50 |
| Ängelholm | 23,240 | #64 |
| Hässleholm | 19,309 | #76 |
Cities near Ystad
- Trelleborg29,316 people · ~42 km away
- Staffanstorp15,373 people · ~45 km away
- Lund87,244 people · ~50 km away
- Malmö362,133 people · ~55 km away
- Eslöv18,592 people · ~56 km away
- Kristianstad39,762 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ystad?
Ystad has a population of 18,806 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Ystad in?
Ystad is located in Skåne, Sweden.
Is Ystad the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 503 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.