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Melbourne vs Stockholm

Melbourne is about 53× larger than Stockholm by administrative area. Melbourne (Australia) covers 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) with a population of 5.4 million, while Stockholm (Sweden) covers 187 km² (72 mi²) with 984,748 residents.

Metric Melbourne Stockholm
Area 9,993 km² 187 km²
Area (mi²) 3,858 mi² 72 mi²
Population 5,350,705 984,748
Population density 535 /km² 5,262 /km²
Area ratioMelbourne is ~53× larger by area than Stockholm.

Frequently asked questions

Is Melbourne bigger than Stockholm?

Yes — Melbourne is about 53× larger by area: 9,993 km² vs 187 km².

How big is Melbourne?

Melbourne, Australia, covers about 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Stockholm?

Stockholm, Sweden, covers about 187 km² (72 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Melbourne or Stockholm?

Melbourne has the larger population: 5.4 million vs 984,748. Population density is about 535 people/km² in Melbourne and 5,262 people/km² in Stockholm.

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