Largest Cities in Västra Götaland

Top 43 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Sweden · Västra Götaland

Largest Cities — Västra Götaland

1 Göteborg 608,462

2 Borås 71,700

3 Mölndal 59,430

4 Trollhättan 48,573

5 Skövde 36,842

6 Uddevalla 34,781

7 Majorna 29,254

8 Partille 28,648

9 Lerum 26,913

10 Alingsås 26,329

11 Kungälv 24,101

12 Vänersborg 23,119

13 Björlanda 23,088

14 Lidköping 22,988

15 Mölnlycke 17,579

16 Falköping 17,170

17 Mariestad 16,122

18 Västra Frölunda 15,924

19 Kinna 15,019

20 Billdal 14,874

21 Stenungsund 13,093

22 Skara 11,437

23 Lindome 10,942

24 Ulricehamn 10,629

25 Torslanda 10,129

26 Åmål 9,373

27 Landvetter 8,839

28 Tibro 8,396

29 Tidaholm 8,175

30 Gårdsten 8,025

31 Hammarkullen 7,914

32 Lysekil 7,734

33 Strömstad 7,176

34 Lövgärdet 7,113

35 Kållered 6,784

36 Hjo 6,203

37 Gråbo 6,021

38 Surte 6,003

39 Fristad 5,409

40 Åkarp 5,393

41 Vårgårda 5,384

42 Hönö 5,293

43 Götene 5,027

The largest cities in Västra Götaland represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Göteborg leads with a population of 608,462, followed by Borås and Mölndal. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 28 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Göteborg's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 28 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 825,007.

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