Jönköping County
- 🏛️ County seat: Jönköping
- 🌍 Region: Götaland,
Småland and the islands (national area) - 📍 Location: borders Östergötland County, Kronoberg County, Kalmar County, Halland County and Västra Götaland County;
Lake Vättern to the north - 📐 Area: 10,480 km² (land area)
- 👥 Population: 369,722 (Dec 31, 2025)
- ⛰️ Relief: the South Swedish Highlands with forests and lakes
- 🗣️ Official language: Swedish
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
- 🌧️ Climate: temperate, with cold winters and warm summers
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jönköping County?
Jönköping County had 369,722 residents on December 31, 2025, up 4,712 (1.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
What is the largest municipality in Jönköping County?
The largest is Jönköping with 148,152 residents, followed by Värnamo (34,534) and Nässjö (31,474). Figures are for the municipalities on December 31, 2025 (Statistics Sweden).
How many municipalities are there in Jönköping County?
Jönköping County has 13 municipalities (Statistics Sweden, 2026). The smallest is Aneby with 6,851 residents (Dec 31, 2025).
What is the county seat of Jönköping County?
The county seat is Jönköping, home of the County Administrative Board. Health care, public transport and regional development are run by Region Jönköpings län.
How many businesses are there in Jönköping County?
In 2024 there were 38,029 local business units in Jönköping County, 3.5% of the national total. The Statistics Sweden figure covers all industries except finance and insurance and public administration.
How large is Jönköping County?
The land area is 10,480 km², 2.6% of Sweden's land area (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 35 residents per km².