Älmhult
- 📍 Location: Kronoberg County,
Älmhult: 54 km south-west of Växjö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 17,579 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Älmhult, Diö och Liatorp, Eneryda
- 📐 Area: 894 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 385 km in a straight line
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Älmhult Municipality?
Älmhult Municipality had 17,579 residents on December 31, 2025, down 305 (1.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Älmhult Municipality in?
Älmhult Municipality is in Kronoberg County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 8 municipalities and its seat is Växjö.
What are the largest towns in Älmhult Municipality?
The largest urban area is Älmhult with 11,053 residents, followed by Diö och Liatorp (1,469) and Eneryda (305). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Älmhult from Växjö?
Älmhult is about 54 km from the county seat Växjö in a straight line; Växjö lies to the north-east of Älmhult. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Älmhult from Stockholm?
Älmhult is about 385 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Älmhult Municipality?
The land area is 894 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 20 residents per km².
What is Älmhult Municipality known for?
Älmhult Municipality is known as the place where Ingvar Kamprad opened the first IKEA store. It is also home to Råshult, the birthplace of Carl Linnaeus, now a museum, set in a landscape of lakes, streams and forest.