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Nigeria
Sweden
Area Comparison
Lagos is 6.2x larger than Stockholm
Population Comparison
Lagos has 15.7x more people than Stockholm
Lagos is significantly larger, covering 6.2 times the area of Stockholm. Lagos spans 1,172 km² (453 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 984 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Lagos approximately 6 times.
To put Lagos's size in perspective, its area of 1,172 km² is about 1.3x the size of Berlin. Meanwhile, Stockholm at 188 km² is roughly the same size as Washington D.C..
Nigeria's largest city and economic hub of West Africa. Known as "Eko", Lagos covers 1,172 km² with a population of 15.4 million. The city was established in 1472. Lagos is known for Afrobeats music scene, Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos Island, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lagos Rail (Blue & Red Lines).
Lagos is projected to become the world's largest city by population by 2100
Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Often called "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. Its history stretches back to 1252. Visitors come for Gamla Stan (Old Town), Vasa Museum, ABBA Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Stockholm Metro (Tunnelbana).
Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges
Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 2.4x larger than greater Lagos at 2,706 km². The Lagos metro area is also more populous, with 21.0 million people compared to 2.4 million.
Lagos has a population density of 13,131 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Lagos is noticeably denser, packing 2.5 times more people per square kilometer.
This comparison spans continents — Lagos in Africa versus Stockholm in Europe. Despite the geographic distance, comparing their sizes reveals surprising insights about how cities grow worldwide.
Lagos has a tropical savanna climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Lagos stays around 27°C while Stockholm drops to -2°C.
Size Ratio
Stockholm fits inside Lagos ~6 times
Density Gap
Lagos is 2.5x more densely populated
History
Stockholm is ~220 years older
The straight-line distance from Lagos to Stockholm is 6,003 km (3,730 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~7h 34m. See full distance details, including timezone difference and city facts.
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