Sweden Population Live (2026)
The live population of Sweden, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Sweden has an estimated population of about 10.6 million people in 2026 — 0.13% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 57th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Sweden's latest birth rate (10.3 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (9.3 per 1,000).
Is the population of Sweden growing?
Yes. Around 298 babies are born in Sweden every day — about 12 an hour — while around 269 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 29 people a day, or about 10,552 a year: a growth rate of 0.10% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends Sweden is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 10.3 per 1,000 people is below the world average of about 16.9, reflecting smaller families, later marriage and higher costs of raising children. It ranks 46th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
Migration matters a lot here. Sweden attracts large numbers of people from abroad, so its real population change is noticeably bigger than the natural increase shown on this page. Our counter shows births minus deaths only, which is why official figures that include migration can be higher.
Births and deaths in Sweden
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Per hour | 12 | 11 | 1 |
| Per day | 298 | 269 | 29 |
| Per week | 2,084 | 1,882 | 202 |
| Per year | 108,683 | 98,131 | 10,552 |
How crowded is Sweden?
With about 10.6 million people living on 450,295 km², Sweden has roughly 23.4 people per square kilometre. That is below the world average of about 61 per km², so there is more land per person than in crowded countries such as Bangladesh, the Netherlands or India.
Life expectancy in Sweden
A baby born in Sweden today can expect to live about 82.8 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That puts Sweden among the longest-lived countries on Earth (8th of 72), thanks to strong healthcare, low child mortality and healthy diets. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
Sweden is a high-income country, with GDP of about $54,611 per person (11th of 72). Richer countries usually have low birth rates — people marry later, have fewer children, and live longer — and Sweden fits that pattern.
Sweden at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 10,551,707 | 57 |
| Births per day | 298 | 57 |
| Deaths per day | 269 | 57 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 10.3 | 46 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 9.3 | 22 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.10% / year | 51 |
| Life expectancy | 82.8 years | 8 |
| Population density | 23.4 / km² | 61 |
| GDP per person | $54,611 | 11 |
| Area | 450,295 km² | — |
| Capital | Stockholm | — |
| Languages | Swedish | — |
| Currency | Swedish Krona (kr) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Sweden's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Sweden's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sweden in 2026?
The population of Sweden in 2026 is estimated at about 10.6 million people, which is around 0.13% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Sweden every day?
About 298 babies are born in Sweden every day — roughly 12 per hour, or 108,683 per year — based on a birth rate of 10.3 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Sweden every day?
About 269 people die in Sweden every day — roughly 11 per hour, or 98,131 per year — based on a death rate of 9.3 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Sweden growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 29 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.10% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Sweden?
Life expectancy at birth in Sweden is about 82.8 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Sweden population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Sweden's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.