Ystad
- 📍 Location: Skåne County,
54 km east of Malmö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 32,188 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Ystad, Nybrostrand, Köpingebro
- 📐 Area: 351 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 505 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 Ystad Municipality?
Ystad Municipality had 32,188 residents on December 31, 2025, up 1,218 (3.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Ystad Municipality in?
Ystad 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 Ystad Municipality?
The largest urban area is Ystad with 21,259 residents, followed by Nybrostrand (1,543), Köpingebro (1,356), Svarte (1,102) and Löderup (592). In total the municipality has 10 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Ystad from Malmö?
Ystad is about 54 km from the county seat Malmö in a straight line; Malmö lies to the west of Ystad. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Ystad from Stockholm?
Ystad is about 505 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Ystad Municipality?
The land area of Ystad Municipality is 351 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 92 residents per km².
What is Ystad Municipality known for?
Ystad Municipality is known for its medieval town centre with St Mary's Church and Greyfriars Abbey, for the Wallander crime stories set here and for Ales stenar at Kåseberga, Sweden's largest stone ship. Ferries run to Bornholm and Poland.