Smallest Cities in Sweden

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Sweden

1 Taberg 08 5,010
2 Sunne 22 5,026
3 Anderstorp 08 5,076
4 Markaryd 12 5,085
5 Krokek 16 5,125
6 Mönsterås 09 5,127
7 Båstad 27 5,146
8 Götene 28 5,153
9 Kvissleby 24 5,189
10 Smedjebacken 10 5,190
11 Hemmesta 26 5,240
12 Lindö 16 5,241
13 Alsike 21 5,339
14 Rimbo 26 5,346
15 Rättvik 10 5,369
16 Åkarp 28 5,393
17 Skåre 22 5,415
18 Örkelljunga 27 5,507
19 Sävsjö 08 5,581
20 Mullsjö 08 5,584
21 Viken 27 5,610
22 Hultsfred 09 5,614
23 Veberöd 27 5,647
24 Vaggeryd 08 5,761
25 Ödåkra 27 5,768
26 Vadstena 16 5,802
27 Påarp 27 5,882
28 Södra Sandby 09 5,941
29 Hjärup 27 5,948
30 Filipstad 22 5,970
31 Perstorp 27 5,972
32 Vaxholm 26 6,025
33 Nykvarn 26 6,032
34 Hofors 03 6,037
35 Lindsdal 09 6,061
36 Holmsund 23 6,064
37 Åsa 06 6,102
38 Kungsör 25 6,108
39 Järna 26 6,110
40 Fristad 28 6,189
41 Vårgårda 28 6,198
42 Storvreta 21 6,211
43 Flen 18 6,266
44 Haparanda 14 6,292
45 Dalby 27 6,302
46 Surahammar 25 6,316
47 Tierp 21 6,346
48 Åkarp 27 6,394
49 Hjo 28 6,427
50 Forshaga 22 6,433
51 Gnesta 18 6,438
52 Leksand 10 6,505
53 Surte 28 6,530
54 Or 26 6,550
55 Rydebäck 27 6,597
56 Kramfors 24 6,605
57 Nora 15 6,633
58 Älvängen 28 6,634
59 Färjestaden 09 6,674
60 Löddeköpinge 27 6,714
61 Valbo 03 6,765
62 Vi 24 6,834
63 Laholm 06 6,861
64 Simrishamn 27 6,863
65 Södra Sandby 27 6,886
66 Gråbo 28 6,953
67 Åtvidaberg 16 6,963
68 Degerfors 15 7,047
69 Flogsta 21 7,095
70 Lövgärdet 28 7,113
71 Ljusdal 03 7,125
72 Åby 16 7,173
73 Ljungsbro 16 7,215
74 Tomelilla 27 7,262
75 Vellinge 27 7,274
76 Bergshamra 26 7,300
77 Skanör med Falsterbo 27 7,339
78 Lysekil 28 7,340
79 Kållered 28 7,456
80 Hedemora 10 7,461
81 Mariastaden 27 7,487
82 Fittja 26 7,500
83 Trosa 18 7,540
84 Hörby 27 7,583
85 Söderköping 16 7,617
86 Kil 22 7,627
87 Olofström 02 7,628
88 Habo 08 7,740
89 Osby 27 7,754
90 Strömstad 28 7,836
91 Fisksätra 26 7,897
92 Bromölla 27 7,905
93 Hammarkullen 28 7,914
94 Gårdsten 28 8,025
95 Vallentuna 26 8,134
96 Akalla 26 8,153
97 Vimmerby 09 8,176
98 Kalix 14 8,226
99 Sollefteå 24 8,270
100 Tidaholm 28 8,285

The smallest cities in Sweden (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Taberg has a population of just 5,010. 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 5,010 residents, Taberg 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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