Linkoping's 2026 population is now estimated at 170,042. In 1968, the population of Linkoping was 101,449. Linkoping has grown by 1,006 in the last year, which represents a 0.6% annual change. These population values and projections come from Sweden SCB municipality population by year and World Population Review Internal Projections .
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | 1,004,498 | 0.45% |
| Gothenburg | 622,174 | 1.08% |
| Malmo | 374,920 | 1.26% |
| Uppsala | 255,544 | 1.51% |
| Linkoping | 170,042 | 0.6% |
| Vasteras | 163,403 | 0.86% |
| Orebro | 162,017 | 0.58% |
| Helsingborg | 153,765 | 0.55% |
| Jonkoping | 150,344 | 0.91% |
| Norrkoping | 145,831 | 0.29% |
| Umea | 136,399 | 0.8% |
| Lund | 134,395 | 1.06% |
| Boras | 115,533 | 0.29% |
| Nacka | 114,995 | 1.28% |
| Huddinge | 114,874 | 0.25% |
| Halmstad | 107,443 | 0.64% |
| Eskilstuna | 107,405 | 0.09% |
| Haninge | 104,805 | 1.92% |
| Sodertalje | 104,559 | 0.8% |
| Gavle | 104,377 | 0.26% |
