Sweden: Population, female
In , Sweden's Population, female was 5.25 million.
That's up 0.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,600,712.16 . Sweden ranks #91 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #19 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 5.25M
- Trough
- 4.55M
- 1-year change
- +0.3%
- 5-year change
- +2.7%
- +0.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +8.1%
- +0.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, female |
|---|---|
| 5.246M | |
| 5.231M | |
| 5.207M | |
| 5.174M | |
| 5.144M | |
| 5.110M | |
| 5.063M | |
| 5.010M | |
| 4.951M | |
| 4.898M |
About Population, female
Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Sweden's Population, female in 2024?
- In 2024, Sweden's Population, female was 5.25 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Sweden's Population, female rising or falling?
- Sweden's Population, female rose 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Sweden rank globally on Population, female?
- In 2024, Sweden ranked #91 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female.
- How does Sweden's Population, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, female in 2024 was 18.60 million, so Sweden is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #19 of 58.
- What is Population, female and how is it measured?
- Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.