Oskarshamn Population 2026

Oskarshamn has a population of 18,287, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Kalmar. Roughly 0.2% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.

Location of Oskarshamn (capital Stockholm shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

18,287

Rank in Sweden

#83

Coordinates

57.26°N, 16.45°E

~22 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm

Distance to capital (Stockholm)

248 km

154 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kalmar

City	Population	Rank in Sweden
Kalmar	38,408	#36
Västervik	21,178	#71

Cities near Oskarshamn

Västervik21,178 people · ~56 km away
Kalmar38,408 people · ~67 km away
Växjö71,282 people · ~108 km away
Nässjö17,719 people · ~113 km away
Visby23,402 people · ~118 km away
Karlskrona66,675 people · ~133 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Oskarshamn?

Oskarshamn has a population of 18,287 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Sweden.

What region is Oskarshamn in?

Oskarshamn is located in Kalmar, Sweden.

Is Oskarshamn the capital of Sweden?

No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 248 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.

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