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Smallest Cities in Sweden

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Sweden

1 Sunne 22 5,026
2 Götene 28 5,027
3 Grums 22 5,040
4 Krokek 16 5,053
5 Malmslätt 16 5,074
6 Anderstorp 08 5,076
7 Vaggeryd 08 5,122
8 Båstad 27 5,146
9 Rättvik 10 5,160
10 Skåre 27 5,173
11 Örkelljunga 27 5,193
12 Ödåkra 27 5,231
13 Smedjebacken 10 5,258
14 Hönö 28 5,293
15 Orsa 10 5,349
16 Sävsjö 08 5,374
17 Vårgårda 28 5,384
18 Åkarp 28 5,393
19 Fristad 28 5,409
20 Skåre 22 5,444
21 Hultsfred 09 5,510
22 Mullsjö 08 5,584
23 Viken 27 5,610
24 Färjestaden 09 5,645
25 Vadstena 16 5,674
26 Lindsdal 09 5,709
27 Gnesta 18 5,772
28 Tierp 21 5,826
29 Trosa 18 5,836
30 Vi 24 5,841
31 Perstorp 27 5,847
32 Kungsör 25 5,885
33 Rydebäck 27 5,904
34 Södra Sandby 09 5,941
35 Åkarp 27 5,959
36 Holmsund 23 5,962
37 Surte 28 6,003
38 Malmberget 14 6,017
39 Gråbo 28 6,021
40 Nykvarn 26 6,032
41 Järna 26 6,038
42 Åsa 06 6,084
43 Hofors 03 6,090
44 Leksand 10 6,107
45 Filipstad 22 6,119
46 Hjo 28 6,203
47 Surahammar 25 6,270
48 Skutskär 21 6,279
49 Dalby 27 6,302
50 Södra Sandby 27 6,306
51 Storvreta 21 6,340
52 Forshaga 22 6,361
53 Löddeköpinge 27 6,481
54 Vellinge 27 6,496
55 Laholm 06 6,527
56 Or 26 6,550
57 Kramfors 24 6,582
58 Flen 18 6,594
59 Nora 15 6,597
60 Haparanda 14 6,679
61 Ljungsbro 16 6,763
62 Simrishamn 27 6,779
63 Kållered 28 6,784
64 Tomelilla 27 6,826
65 Åby 16 6,917
66 Åtvidaberg 16 7,014
67 Skanör med Falsterbo 27 7,077
68 Flogsta 21 7,095
69 Lövgärdet 28 7,113
70 Valbo 03 7,147
71 Strömstad 28 7,176
72 Degerfors 15 7,190
73 Ljusdal 03 7,259
74 Bergshamra 26 7,300
75 Hedemora 10 7,371
76 Sollefteå 24 7,399
77 Söderköping 16 7,418
78 Hörby 27 7,459
79 Mariastaden 27 7,487
80 Kalix 14 7,495
81 Fittja 26 7,500
82 Olofström 02 7,526
83 Osby 27 7,554
84 Kil 22 7,627
85 Lysekil 28 7,734
86 Habo 08 7,740
87 Bromölla 27 7,854
88 Sjöbo 27 7,910
89 Hammarkullen 28 7,914
90 Knivsta 21 7,977
91 Brevik 26 8,024
92 Gårdsten 28 8,025
93 Vimmerby 09 8,037
94 Skurup 27 8,040
95 Fisksätra 26 8,117
96 Hallsberg 15 8,146
97 Akalla 26 8,153
98 Tidaholm 28 8,175
99 Bro 26 8,266
100 Tibro 28 8,396

The smallest cities in Sweden (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Sunne has a population of just 5,026. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,026 residents, Sunne is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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