What is the capital of Sweden?
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city and seat of government of Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Sweden uses the ISO codes SE and SWE, and its international dialling code is +46. The currency in use is the Swedish krona (SEK).
For the full profile of Sweden, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Sweden country page. The country has an estimated population of 10,596,620 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Sweden
- Capital: Stockholm
- Region: Northern Europe
- Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
- Calling code: +46
- Flag emoji: 🇸🇪
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Sweden?
The capital of Sweden is Stockholm.
Is Stockholm the largest city in Sweden?
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Stockholm?
Stockholm, like the rest of Sweden, uses the Swedish krona (SEK, symbol kr).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.