Most Dense in Stockholm

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Most Dense — Stockholm

1 Östermalm 36,786/mi²

2 Stockholm 20,966/mi²

3 Fisksätra 20,293/mi²

4 Tensta 18,981/mi²

5 Årsta 13,776/mi²

6 Sundbyberg 8,221/mi²

7 Bromma 7,579/mi²

8 Älta 7,245/mi²

9 Solna 7,226/mi²

10 Kista 6,449/mi²

11 Vasastaden 6,313/mi²

12 Jordbro 5,692/mi²

13 Kungsängen 5,671/mi²

14 Brevik 5,244/mi²

15 Nynäshamn 4,977/mi²

16 Ekerö 4,696/mi²

17 Norrtälje 4,589/mi²

18 Saltsjöbaden 4,556/mi²

19 Hässelby Villastad 4,368/mi²

20 Sigtuna 4,201/mi²

21 Bro 4,196/mi²

22 Järna 3,846/mi²

23 Akalla 3,136/mi²

24 Täby 2,114/mi²

25 Södermalm 2,100/mi²

26 Danderyd 2,059/mi²

27 Råsunda 1,823/mi²

28 Or 1,560/mi²

29 Huddinge 1,181/mi²

30 Bergshamra 788/mi²

31 Jakobsberg 714/mi²

32 Djursholm 562/mi²

33 Kungsholmen 427/mi²

34 Nacka 407/mi²

35 Sollentuna 161/mi²

36 Tullinge 139/mi²

37 Segeltorp 138/mi²

38 Vårby 132/mi²

39 Rinkeby 119/mi²

40 Märsta 101/mi²

41 Alby 99/mi²

42 Haninge 76/mi²

43 Upplands Väsby 67/mi²

44 Fittja 65/mi²

45 Södertälje 62/mi²

46 Lidingö 62/mi²

47 Tumba 47/mi²

48 Vallentuna 46/mi²

49 Boo 38/mi²

50 Gustavsberg 36/mi²

51 Åkersberga 34/mi²

52 Handen 12/mi²

53 Nykvarn 2/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Stockholm pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Östermalm leads with 36,786 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Östermalm has 36,786 people per square mile — that's roughly 57 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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