Shanghai vs Stockholm - City Size Comparison

Is Shanghai Bigger Than Stockholm?

Yes — Shanghai is 33.7x larger than Stockholm by area. Shanghai spans 6,341 km² (2,448 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 6,153 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Shanghai approximately 33 times.

About Shanghai

China's largest city and a global financial hub. Known as "The Pearl of the Orient", Shanghai covers 6,341 km² with a population of 24.9 million. The city was established in 1291. Shanghai is known for The Bund waterfront, Pudong skyline, Yuyuan Garden, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Shanghai Metro.

Shanghai's Maglev train reaches 431 km/h, the fastest commercial train in the world

About Stockholm

Sweden's capital, spread across 14 islands. Nicknamed "Venice of the North", Stockholm has an area of 188 km² and is home to 1.0 million people. It was established in 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 1.0x larger than greater Shanghai at 6,341 km². The Shanghai metro area is also more populous, with 28.5 million people compared to 2.4 million.

Population Density

Shanghai has a population density of 3,922 people per km² — a moderately dense city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Both cities have comparable density, though Stockholm is slightly more compact.

Climate & Time Zone

Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. Summers are notably different: Shanghai averages 28°C compared to 18°C in Stockholm. When it's noon in Shanghai, it's 5:00 AM in Stockholm — a 7-hour time difference.