Sweden's population growth has been characterized by steady increases over the past several decades, driven by both natural growth and significant immigration. As of 2024, Sweden's population is estimated to be around 10.6 million, up from approximately 8.5 million in 1990. While the birth rate has gradually declined and the population is aging, net migration has played a crucial role in sustaining and boosting overall growth. In recent years, Sweden has attracted immigrants from within the European Union as well as refugees and asylum seekers from countries affected by conflict. This demographic change has contributed to increased diversity and has helped offset the challenges posed by an aging native population.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7,014,005 | 17.1 |
| 1955 | 7,262,388 | 17.7 |
| 1960 | 7,480,395 | 18.2 |
| 1965 | 7,733,853 | 18.8 |
| 1970 | 8,042,803 | 19.6 |
| 1975 | 8,192,566 | 20 |
| 1980 | 8,310,473 | 20.3 |
| 1985 | 8,356,337 | 20.4 |
| 1990 | 8,600,815 | 21 |
| 1995 | 8,877,890 | 21.6 |
| 2000 | 8,924,354 | 21.7 |
| 2005 | 9,082,560 | 22.1 |
| 2010 | 9,432,308 | 23 |
| 2015 | 9,838,542 | 24 |
| 2020 | 10,382,678 | 25.3 |
| 2022 | 10,483,647 | 25.5 |
| 2023 | 10,536,338 | 25.7 |
| 2024 | 10,589,835 | 25.8 |
| 2025 | 10,643,745 | 25.9 |
| 2030 | 10,892,993 | 26.5 |
| 2035 | 11,108,774 | 27.1 |
| 2040 | 11,324,581 | 27.6 |
| 2045 | 11,552,812 | 28.2 |
| 2050 | 11,771,380 | 28.7 |
| 2055 | 11,956,466 | 29.1 |
| 2060 | 12,102,401 | 29.5 |
| 2065 | 12,218,248 | 29.8 |
| 2070 | 12,313,831 | 30 |
| 2075 | 12,387,591 | 30.2 |
| 2080 | 12,428,802 | 30.3 |
| 2085 | 12,430,822 | 30.3 |
| 2090 | 12,400,582 | 30.2 |
| 2095 | 12,350,566 | 30.1 |
| 2100 | 12,283,284 | 29.9 |
Data from US Census International Database