Least Dense in Sweden

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Sweden

1 Södra Sandby 09 5/mi²
2 Anderstorp 08 6/mi²
3 Sunne 22 9/mi²
4 Åkarp 28 9/mi²
5 Vallentuna 26 12/mi²
6 Viken 27 14/mi²
7 Båstad 27 15/mi²
8 Markaryd 12 18/mi²
9 Åsa 06 18/mi²
10 Tumba 26 20/mi²
11 Kinna 28 21/mi²
12 Osby 27 21/mi²
13 Kil 22 22/mi²
14 Piteå 14 25/mi²
15 Vimmerby 09 26/mi²
16 Eksjö 08 26/mi²
17 Haparanda 14 26/mi²
18 Sjöbo 27 26/mi²
19 Dalby 27 26/mi²
20 Tibro 28 27/mi²
21 Vaggeryd 08 27/mi²
22 Habo 08 28/mi²
23 Olofström 02 28/mi²
24 Vårgårda 28 28/mi²
25 Boden 14 28/mi²
26 Bjuv 27 29/mi²
27 Falkenberg 06 30/mi²
28 Kungsör 25 30/mi²
29 Hjo 28 31/mi²
30 Borlänge 10 31/mi²
31 Ljungby 12 31/mi²
32 Karlshamn 02 31/mi²
33 Oskarshamn 09 31/mi²
34 Laholm 06 32/mi²
35 Bromölla 27 32/mi²
36 Karlskoga 15 35/mi²
37 Ängelholm 27 36/mi²
38 Hässleholm 27 36/mi²
39 Sandviken 03 37/mi²
40 Västervik 09 37/mi²
41 Härnösand 24 38/mi²
42 Falun 10 38/mi²
43 Höganäs 27 38/mi²
44 Boo 26 38/mi²
45 Skellefteå 23 38/mi²
46 Åkersberga 26 39/mi²
47 Klippan 27 39/mi²
48 Ulricehamn 28 39/mi²
49 Mjölby 16 39/mi²
50 Lindome 28 39/mi²
51 Motala 16 40/mi²
52 Strömstad 28 40/mi²
53 Varberg 06 40/mi²
54 Visby 05 40/mi²
55 Svedala 27 41/mi²
56 Lövgärdet 28 42/mi²
57 Mariastaden 27 42/mi²
58 Värnamo 08 42/mi²
59 Karlskrona 02 43/mi²
60 Gustavsberg 26 43/mi²
61 Luleå 14 43/mi²
62 Skövde 28 44/mi²
63 Flogsta 21 44/mi²
64 Lidköping 28 45/mi²
65 Uddevalla 28 45/mi²
66 Hammarkullen 28 47/mi²
67 Trollhättan 28 47/mi²
68 Gårdsten 28 47/mi²
69 Kristianstad 27 48/mi²
70 Trelleborg 27 48/mi²
71 Alingsås 28 50/mi²
72 Växjö 12 50/mi²
73 Katrineholm 18 50/mi²
74 Vänersborg 28 51/mi²
75 Kungsbacka 06 52/mi²
76 Nyköping 18 54/mi²
77 Kalmar 09 54/mi²
78 Mullsjö 08 54/mi²
79 Enköping 21 55/mi²
80 Kävlinge 27 55/mi²
81 Karlstad 22 57/mi²
82 Landskrona 27 58/mi²
83 Lomma 27 58/mi²
84 Köping 25 61/mi²
85 Borås 28 61/mi²
86 Eskilstuna 18 61/mi²
87 Fittja 26 65/mi²
88 Lidingö 26 65/mi²
89 Norrköping 16 66/mi²
90 Umeå 23 67/mi²
91 Södertälje 26 69/mi²
92 Hjärup 27 69/mi²
93 Haninge 26 76/mi²
94 Upplands Väsby 26 92/mi²
95 Västra Frölunda 28 94/mi²
96 Alby 26 99/mi²
97 Kållered 28 102/mi²
98 Gamla Uppsala 21 112/mi²
99 Märsta 26 114/mi²
100 Rinkeby 26 119/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Sweden offer spacious living with more land per resident. Södra Sandby has just 5 people per square mile. These cities provide room to spread out with larger lot sizes and more open space.

Low-density cities typically feature more single-family homes with larger yards, easier parking, and less traffic congestion. They appeal to families seeking space, privacy, and access to nature without moving to a fully rural area.

While the spread-out nature of these cities means longer drives to amenities and greater reliance on personal vehicles, many residents value the trade-off for quieter neighborhoods and a more relaxed pace of life.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Södra Sandby, there are only 5 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 5,856,807 square feet of city space.
  • 2. Low-density cities often have significantly lower housing costs due to more available land for development.
  • 3. Many of the least dense cities are located in the western United States, where vast open spaces define the landscape.

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