Dalarna County
- đď¸ County seat: Falun
- đ Region: Svealand,
North Middle Sweden (national area) - đ Location: borders Värmland County, Ărebro County, Västmanland County, Gävleborg County and Jämtland County;
Norway to the north-west - đ Area: 28,172 km² (land area)
- đĽ Population: 286,043 (Dec 31, 2025)
- â°ď¸ Relief: forest, Lake Siljan and the Dalälven river, mountains in the north-west
- đŁď¸ Official language: Swedish
- â° Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- đ° Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
- đ§ď¸ Climate: cool temperate with snowy winters, mountain climate in the north-west
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dalarna County?
Dalarna County had 286,043 residents on December 31, 2025, down 1,633 (0.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
What is the largest municipality in Dalarna County?
The largest is Falun with 59,974 residents, followed by Borlänge (51,354) and Ludvika (26,812). Figures are for the municipalities on December 31, 2025 (Statistics Sweden).
How many municipalities are there in Dalarna County?
Dalarna County has 15 municipalities (Statistics Sweden, 2026). The smallest is Vansbro with 6,741 residents (Dec 31, 2025).
What is the county seat of Dalarna County?
The county seat is Falun, home of the County Administrative Board. Health care, public transport and regional development are run by Region Dalarna.
How many businesses are there in Dalarna County?
In 2024 there were 31,879 local business units in Dalarna County, 3.0% of the national total. The Statistics Sweden figure covers all industries except finance and insurance and public administration.
How large is Dalarna County?
The land area is 28,172 km², 6.9% of Sweden's land area (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 10 residents per km².