Norrtälje Population 2026
Norrtälje has a population of 19,365, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Stockholm. Roughly 0.2% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,365
Rank in Sweden
#74
Coordinates
59.76°N, 18.70°E
~13 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
60 km
37 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Stockholm
| City | Population | Rank in Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | 1,515,017 | #1 |
| Sollentuna | 139,606 | #7 |
| Huddinge | 90,182 | #13 |
| Haninge | 74,968 | #16 |
| Södertälje | 70,777 | #20 |
| Solna | 66,909 | #23 |
| Täby | 58,123 | #27 |
| Lidingö | 42,466 | #31 |
Cities near Norrtälje
- Åkersberga32,659 people · ~38 km away
- Vallentuna31,937 people · ~43 km away
- Täby58,123 people · ~50 km away
- Märsta27,034 people · ~50 km away
- Gustavsberg20,774 people · ~51 km away
- Upplands Väsby36,534 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Norrtälje?
Norrtälje has a population of 19,365 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Norrtälje in?
Norrtälje is located in Stockholm, Sweden.
Is Norrtälje the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 60 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.