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Moscow vs Stockholm

Moscow is about 14× larger than Stockholm by administrative area. Moscow (Russia) covers 2,562 km² (989 mi²) with a population of 13.3 million, while Stockholm (Sweden) covers 187 km² (72 mi²) with 984,748 residents.

Metric Moscow Stockholm
Area 2,562 km² 187 km²
Area (mi²) 989 mi² 72 mi²
Population 13,274,285 984,748
Population density 5,181 /km² 5,262 /km²
Area ratioMoscow is ~14× larger by area than Stockholm.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Moscow bigger than Stockholm?

Yes — Moscow is about 14× larger by area: 2,562 km² vs 187 km².

How big is Moscow?

Moscow, Russia, covers about 2,562 km² (989 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Stockholm?

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

Which city has more people, Moscow or Stockholm?

Moscow has the larger population: 13.3 million vs 984,748. Population density is about 5,181 people/km² in Moscow and 5,262 people/km² in Stockholm.

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