Visby Population 2026
Visby has a population of 23,402, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇸🇪 Sweden, located in Gotland. Roughly 0.2% of Sweden's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Stockholm, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,402
Rank in Sweden
#62
Coordinates
57.64°N, 18.30°E
~22 m elevation · Europe/Stockholm
Distance to capital (Stockholm)
188 km
117 miles, straight line
Cities near Visby
- Västervik21,178 people · ~99 km away
- Oskarshamn18,287 people · ~118 km away
- Nyköping38,780 people · ~145 km away
- Kalmar38,408 people · ~160 km away
- Norrköping93,765 people · ~163 km away
- Haninge74,968 people · ~170 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Visby?
Visby has a population of 23,402 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Sweden.
What region is Visby in?
Visby is located in Gotland, Sweden.
Is Visby the capital of Sweden?
No, the capital of Sweden is Stockholm, about 188 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.