Värmland County
- 🏛️ County seat: Karlstad
- 🌍 Region: Svealand,
North Middle Sweden (national area) - 📍 Location: borders Västra Götaland County, Örebro County and Dalarna County;
Norway to the west, Lake Vänern to the south - 📐 Area: 17,613 km² (land area)
- 👥 Population: 283,037 (Dec 31, 2025)
- ⛰️ Relief: forest, lakes and river valleys, higher ground in the north
- 🗣️ 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 Värmland County?
Värmland County had 283,037 residents on December 31, 2025, up 152 (0.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
What is the largest municipality in Värmland County?
The largest is Karlstad with 99,007 residents, followed by Arvika (25,408) and Kristinehamn (23,590). Figures are for the municipalities on December 31, 2025 (Statistics Sweden).
How many municipalities are there in Värmland County?
Värmland County has 16 municipalities (Statistics Sweden, 2026). The smallest is Munkfors with 3,637 residents (Dec 31, 2025).
What is the county seat of Värmland County?
The county seat is Karlstad, home of the County Administrative Board. Health care, public transport and regional development are run by Region Värmland.
How many businesses are there in Värmland County?
In 2024 there were 29,948 local business units in Värmland County, 2.8% of the national total. The Statistics Sweden figure covers all industries except finance and insurance and public administration.
How large is Värmland County?
The land area is 17,613 km², 4.3% of Sweden's land area (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 16 residents per km².