The population in Kalmar and Kronoberg counties in Sweden decreased by 1,105 people last year. All municipalities in both counties saw a decline in population, except for three: Kalmar, Växjö, and Mörbylånga municipalities, which increased their population numbers. In Kalmar County, the number of births decreased by 122 children, while in Kronoberg County, births increased by 8 to 1,844 in 2025.
According to Statistics Sweden (SCB), the birth rate in Sweden was historically low in 2025, with the number of children born per woman at the lowest ever recorded. Specific population changes for municipalities include Kalmar at 73,068 (+364), Växjö at 98,940 (+606), Mörbylånga at 16,306 (+82), and declines in others such as Västervik at 36,269 (-178) and Lessebo at 8,115 (-174).