Oldest Cities in Sweden

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Sweden

1 Visby 05 41.1

2 Ekerö 26 41.1

3 Handen 26 41.1

4 Svedala 27 41.1

5 Fagersta 25 41.1

6 Avesta 10 41.1

7 Höör 27 41.1

8 Söderhamn 03 41.1

9 Onsala 06 41.1

10 Lomma 27 41.1

11 Mora 10 41.1

12 Ronneby 02 41.1

13 Oxie 27 41.1

14 Finspång 16 41.1

15 Mjölby 16 41.1

16 Nybro 09 41.1

17 Bunkeflostrand 27 41.1

18 Sala 25 41.1

19 Stenungsund 28 41.1

20 Bålsta 21 41.1

21 Vetlanda 08 41.1

22 Skoghall 22 41.1

23 Strängnäs 18 41.1

24 Bollnäs 03 41.1

25 Arvika 22 41.1

26 Nynäshamn 26 41.1

27 Tranås 08 41.1

28 Höganäs 27 41.1

29 Billdal 28 41.1

30 Höllviken 27 41.1

31 Kinna 28 41.1

32 Ludvika 10 41.1

33 Staffanstorp 27 41.1

34 Ljungby 12 41.1

35 Västra Frölunda 28 41.1

36 Tullinge 26 41.1

37 Hudiksvall 03 41.1

38 Mariestad 28 41.1

39 Kumla 15 41.1

40 Årsta 26 41.1

41 Boden 14 41.1

42 Råsunda 26 41.1

43 Kiruna 14 41.1

44 Tensta 26 41.1

45 Falköping 28 41.1

46 Mölnlycke 28 41.1

47 Nässjö 08 41.1

48 Gamla Uppsala 21 41.1

49 Oskarshamn 09 41.1

50 Köping 25 41.1

51 Kristinehamn 22 41.1

52 Eslöv 27 41.1

53 Kungsbacka 06 41.1

54 Ystad 27 41.1

55 Hässelby Villastad 26 41.1

56 Värnamo 08 41.1

57 Hässleholm 27 41.1

58 Rinkeby 26 41.1

59 Norrtälje 26 41.1

60 Karlshamn 02 41.1

61 Gustavsberg 26 41.1

62 Västervik 09 41.1

63 Huskvarna 08 41.1

64 Enköping 21 41.1

65 Lidköping 28 41.1

66 Piteå 14 41.1

67 Björlanda 28 41.1

68 Vänersborg 28 41.1

69 Ängelholm 27 41.1

70 Katrineholm 18 41.1

71 Haninge 26 41.1

72 Trollhättan 28 41.1

73 Östersund 07 41.1

74 Sundsvall 24 41.1

75 Täby 26 41.1

76 Vasastaden 26 41.1

77 Mölndal 28 41.1

78 Karlstad 22 41.1

79 Karlskrona 02 41.1

80 Solna 26 41.1

81 Eskilstuna 18 41.1

82 Kungsholmen 26 41.1

83 Halmstad 06 41.1

84 Södertälje 26 41.1

85 Växjö 12 41.1

86 Borås 28 41.1

87 Bromma 26 41.1

88 Gävle 03 41.1

89 Västerås 25 41.1

90 Stockholm 26 41.1

91 Göteborg 28 41.1

92 Malmö 27 41.1

93 Uppsala 21 41.1

94 Linköping 16 41.1

95 Örebro 15 41.1

96 Sollentuna 26 41.1

97 Umeå 23 41.1

98 Lund 27 41.1

99 Huddinge 26 41.1

100 Norrköping 16 41.1

Cities with the oldest median ages in Sweden often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Visby has a median age of 41.1 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Visby's residents are over 41.1 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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