In both Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, people aged 70 years or more made up the largest age group in 2023. This is especially the case in Finland and Sweden, with 960,000 and 1.6 million people in this age group, respectively. Meanwhile, people between 30 and 39 years formed the largest age group in Iceland. Sweden is the Nordic country with the largest total population.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Scandinavia population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Scandinavia across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Scandinavia was 366, a 0.54% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Scandinavia population was 368, a decline of 0.81% compared to a population of 371 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Scandinavia increased by 19. In this period, the peak population was 374 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Scandinavia is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Scandinavia population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Scandinavia Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Scandinavia town population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Scandinavia town.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Scandinavia Town, Wisconsin Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

The total population in Sweden was estimated at 10.6 million people in 2025, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Sweden Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Scandinavia by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Scandinavia across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of male population, with 51.23% of total population being male. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Scandinavia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Scandinavia total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Scandinavia Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

In the Nordic countries, Sweden has the largest population with over ten million inhabitants in 2023. Denmark, Finland, and Norway all have between 5.5 and six million inhabitants, whereas Iceland clearly has the lowest number with only 390,000 people. The population increased in all five Nordic countries over the past 20 years. Aging population In all five Nordic countries, the average age of the population is increasing. In all countries except Iceland, people aged 70 years or more make up the largest age groups. Hence, one of the issues facing the Nordic countries in the coming decades is that of a shrinking working stock, while there will be more elderly people in need of daily care. Births, deaths, and migration The two reasons behind the constantly increasing population in the Nordic countries are that more people are born than people dying, and a positive net migration. Except for Finland, the death rate decreased in all Nordic countries over the past 20 years. However, the fertility rate has also fallen in all five countries in the recent years, meaning that an increasing immigration play an important role in sustaining the population growth.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Scandinavia population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Scandinavia. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Scandinavia by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Scandinavia.

Key observations

The largest age group in Scandinavia, WI was for the group of age 35 to 39 years years with a population of 55 (15.07%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Scandinavia, WI was the 65 to 69 years years with a population of 5 (1.37%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Scandinavia is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Scandinavia total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Scandinavia Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Sweden (POPTOTSEA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Sweden and population.

Denmark has, by far, the highest population density of the Nordic countries. This is related to the fact that it is the smallest Nordic country in terms of land area. Meanwhile, Iceland, which has the smallest population of the five countries, also has the lowest population density. As the total population increased in all five countries over the past decade, the population density also increased.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Working-Age Population Total: From 15 to 74 Years for Sweden (LFWA74TTSEQ647N) from Q2 1998 to Q1 2025 about 15 to 74 years, Sweden, and personal.

In both Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, people aged 70 years or more made up the largest age group in 2023. This is especially the case in Finland and Sweden, with 960,000 and 1.6 million people in this age group, respectively. Meanwhile, people between 30 and 39 years formed the largest age group in Iceland. Sweden is the Nordic country with the largest total population.

Population growth (annual %) in Sweden was reported at 0.31343 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sweden - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Sweden SE: Population Density: People per Square Km data was reported at 24.718 Person/sq km in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.362 Person/sq km for 2016. Sweden SE: Population Density: People per Square Km data is updated yearly, averaging 20.697 Person/sq km from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.718 Person/sq km in 2017 and a record low of 18.326 Person/sq km in 1961. Sweden SE: Population Density: People per Square Km data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sweden – Table SE.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.; ; Food and Agriculture Organization and World Bank population estimates.; Weighted average;

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for Sweden (SLEMPTOTLSPZSSWE) from 1991 to 2024 about Sweden, employment-population ratio, population, and employment.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Sweden (SPPOPGROWSWE) from 1961 to 2024 about Sweden, population, and rate.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Scandinavia town population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Scandinavia town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 640 (54.19% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Scandinavia town population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Scandinavia town is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Scandinavia town is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Scandinavia town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Rural population (% of total population) in Sweden was reported at 11.02 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sweden - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Urban population (% of total population) in Sweden was reported at 88.98 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Sweden - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 0 to 14 for Sweden (SPPOP0014TOZSSWE) from 1960 to 2024 about 0 to 14 years, Sweden, and population.

Sweden SE: Population: Male: Ages 30-34: % of Male Population data was reported at 6.587 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.491 % for 2016. Sweden SE: Population: Male: Ages 30-34: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 6.992 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.330 % in 1979 and a record low of 5.786 % in 1966. Sweden SE: Population: Male: Ages 30-34: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sweden – Table SE.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 30 to 34 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;