Nairobi vs Stockholm - City Size Comparison

Is Nairobi Bigger Than Stockholm?

Nairobi is significantly larger, covering 3.7 times the area of Stockholm. Nairobi spans 696 km² (269 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 508 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Nairobi approximately 3 times.

About Nairobi

Kenya's capital and East Africa's largest city. Known as "The Green City in the Sun", Nairobi covers 696 km² with a population of 4.7 million. The city was established in 1899. Nairobi is known for Nairobi National Park, Safari tourism, Karen Blixen Museum, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Nairobi Commuter Rail.

Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park within its borders — you can see lions with skyscrapers in the background

About Stockholm

Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Also known as "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. The city dates 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

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Stockholm metropolitan area covers 6,519 km², which is 9.4x larger than greater Nairobi at 696 km². The Nairobi metro area is also more populous, with 4.7 million people compared to 2.4 million.

Population Density

Nairobi has a population density of 6,796 people per km² — a densely populated city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Nairobi is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Nairobi has a subtropical highland climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Nairobi stays around 17°C while Stockholm drops to -2°C. When it's noon in Nairobi, it's 10:00 AM in Stockholm — a 2-hour time difference.