Shenzhen vs Stockholm - City Size Comparison

Is Shenzhen Bigger Than Stockholm?

Yes — Shenzhen is 10.6x larger than Stockholm by area. Shenzhen spans 1,997 km² (771 mi²) while Stockholm covers 188 km² (73 mi²) — a difference of 1,809 km². You could fit Stockholm inside Shenzhen approximately 10 times.

About Shenzhen

China's tech capital and a major innovation hub. Known as "China's Silicon Valley", Shenzhen covers 1,997 km² with a population of 17.6 million. The city was established in 1979. Shenzhen is known for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI), Shenzhen Bay, Window of the World theme park, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Shenzhen Metro.

Shenzhen grew from a fishing village of 30,000 people to a megacity of 17 million in just 40 years

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 3.3x larger than greater Shenzhen at 1,997 km². The Shenzhen metro area is also more populous, with 17.6 million people compared to 2.4 million.

Population Density

Shenzhen has a population density of 8,793 people per km² — a densely populated city. Stockholm, with 5,213 people per km², is a densely populated city. Shenzhen is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Shenzhen has a humid subtropical climate while Stockholm experiences humid continental conditions. Winters differ dramatically: Shenzhen stays around 15°C while Stockholm drops to -2°C. When it's noon in Shenzhen, it's 5:00 AM in Stockholm — a 7-hour time difference.