Sweden

Where is Sweden?

Sweden is in Northern Europe, Europe, bordering Finland, Norway. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Stockholm

Continent

Europe

Subregion

Northern Europe

Population

10,175,214

Land area

450,295 km²

ISO codes

SE / SWE

Languages

Swedish

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Swedish krona (SEK)

Calling code

+46

Internet domain

.se

How Sweden compares

Sweden ranks 88th of 194 countries on this site by population and 55th by land area — roughly 0.1% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 15th of 45 by population and 5th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 2 other countries.

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Flag of Sweden: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Sweden flag breaks down as 68% blue and 32% yellow.

• 68% blue
• 32% yellow

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Sweden has not fought a war since 1814 and built a long tradition of neutrality and diplomacy.
2. IKEA, Spotify, and Volvo are Swedish brands used in homes and roads worldwide.
3. The Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and economics are awarded in Sweden.
4. Swedes recycle so efficiently that almost no household waste ends up in landfill.
5. Midsummer poles, pickled herring, and long summer evenings are pillars of Swedish festivity.

Bordering countries

• Finland
• Norway

Sweden: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Sweden?

The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.

What continent is Sweden in?

Sweden is in Europe, specifically the Northern Europe subregion.

What is the population of Sweden?

Sweden has a population of roughly 10,175,214 people, across a land area of 450,295 km².

What language is spoken in Sweden?

The main language of Sweden is Swedish.

Which countries border Sweden?

Sweden shares a land border with 2 countries: Finland and Norway.