Romania vs Sweden: Population in largest city

Romania
1.76 million
in 2025
Sweden
1.74 million
in 2025
Romania rank
93rd
Sweden rank
94th

Population in largest city over time

  • Romania
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Romania currently reports 1.76 million against 1.74 million in Sweden, a difference of 20,940.

Across all 66 years both countries report, Romania has been ahead every year.

Globally, Romania ranks 93rd and Sweden ranks 94th of 153 countries.

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About this data

Indicator
Population in largest city
Source
World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
153 places, 10,098 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.