Osby
- 📍 Location: Skåne County,
Osby: 105 km north-east of Malmö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 12,861 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Osby, Lönsboda, Killeberg
- 📐 Area: 577 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 405 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 Osby Municipality?
Osby Municipality had 12,861 residents on December 31, 2025, down 337 (2.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Osby Municipality in?
Osby Municipality is in Skåne County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 33 municipalities and its seat is Malmö.
What are the largest towns in Osby Municipality?
The largest urban area is Osby with 7,754 residents, followed by Lönsboda (1,851) and Killeberg (612). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Osby from Malmö?
Osby is about 105 km from the county seat Malmö in a straight line; Malmö lies to the south-west of Osby. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Osby from Stockholm?
Osby is about 405 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Osby Municipality?
The land area is 577 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 22 residents per km².
What is Osby Municipality known for?
Osby Municipality is known as the birthplace of toy maker BRIO, whose museum, the BRIO Lekoseum, is in Osby. The area is shaped by forest and industry, with the medieval Osby Church and Lake Immeln in the southeast.