Osaka vs Stockholm - City Size Comparison

Is Osaka Bigger Than Stockholm?

Yes — Osaka is 1.2x larger than Stockholm by area. Osaka spans 225 km² (87 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 37 km².

About Osaka

Japan's third-largest city and a culinary capital. Known as "The Kitchen of Japan", Osaka covers 225 km² with a population of 2.8 million. The city was established in 645. Osaka is known for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori district, Street food culture, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Osaka Metro.

Osaka residents spend more on food per capita than any other city in Japan

About Stockholm

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

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Osaka metropolitan area covers 13,228 km², which is 2.0x larger than greater Stockholm at 6,519 km². The Osaka metro area is also more populous, with 19.3 million people compared to 2.4 million.

Population Density

Osaka has a population density of 12,222 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Osaka is noticeably denser, packing 2.3 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Osaka has a humid subtropical climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. Summers are notably different: Osaka averages 28°C compared to 18°C in Stockholm. When it's noon in Osaka, it's 4:00 AM in Stockholm — a 8-hour time difference.