// SWEDEN · INDUSTRY
Data updated 19 June 2026
Top Publishing Companies in Sweden
Companies
7,842
Market
Sweden
The Publishing sector in Sweden comprises 7,842 companies across 7 sub-industries. Its largest sub-industry is Release of other software (2,798 companies), and the highest-revenue company is Midasplayer AB. This page breaks the publishing market down by sub-industry, company size and revenue, and lists the 50 largest companies in Sweden by revenue. Data last updated 19 June 2026.
Top 50 Publishing companies in Sweden by revenue
| Business ID | Company | Website | Employees | Revenue | Sub-industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5566532064 | Midasplayer AB | 500+ | €679.6M | Release of software for computer games | |
| 5564722691 | QlikTech International AB | qlik.com | 200–499 | €488.3M | Release of other software |
| 5568192388 | Mojang AB | 100–199 | €319.6M | Release of software for computer games | |
| 5566674759 | Paradox Interactive AB (publ) | paradoxinteractive.com | 100–199 | €237.0M | Release of software for computer games |
| 5560471194 | Robert Bosch Aktiebolag | bosch.se | 200–499 | €211.6M | Release of other software |
| 5590800917 | Bonnier News AB | bonniernews.se | 500+ | €185.0M | Publication of newspapers |
| 5560041815 | Bonnier News Local AB | bonniernews.se | 500+ | €166.9M | Publication of newspapers |
| 5563134583 | Broadridge Trading and Connectivity Solutions AB | 100–199 | €164.2M | Release of other software | |
| 5565392882 | LNW Sweden AB | 11–49 | €161.6M | Release of software for computer games | |
| 5568703721 | Toca Boca AB | tocaboca.com | 100–199 | €151.7M | Release of software for computer games |
| 5560254525 | Expressen AB | expressen.se | 200–499 | €130.1M | Publication of newspapers |
| 5561001123 | Aftonbladet Hierta Aktiebolag | 200–499 | €129.1M | Publication of newspapers | |
| 5564696291 | Fortnox AB | fortnox.se | 200–499 | €128.0M | Release of other software |
| 5564840303 | Jeppesen Systems AB | ww2.jeppesen.com | 200–499 | €125.7M | Release of other software |
| 5563006567 | Fidelity Information Services Front Arena AB | 100–199 | €120.3M | Release of other software | |
| 5562468172 | AB Dagens Nyheter | dn.se | 200–499 | €117.6M | Publication of newspapers |
| 5566808878 | G5 Entertainment AB (publ) | g5e.com | 1–10 | €117.5M | Release of software for computer games |
| 5567840912 | True Software Scandinavia AB | 100–199 | €102.3M | Release of other software | |
| 5562201052 | Stampen Lokala Medier Aktiebolag | stampen.com | 500+ | €101.8M | Publication of newspapers |
| 5560238445 | Bonnierförlagen Aktiebolag | bonnierforlagen.se | 200–499 | €100.1M | Publication of books |
| 5562529155 | Visma Spiris AB | vismaspcs.se | 500+ | €98.9M | Release of other software |
| 5565523692 | Planview International AB | planview.com | 50–99 | €94.5M | Release of other software |
| 5560028325 | Aller Media AB | aller.se | 200–499 | €92.4M | Publication of magazines and periodicals |
| 5566051073 | Gota Media AB | gotamedia.se | 200–499 | €89.4M | Publication of newspapers |
| 5567583611 | Ubisoft Entertainment Sweden AB | ubisoft.com | 500+ | €85.8M | Release of software for computer games |
| 5564048675 | Comsol AB | comsol.com | 100–199 | €83.0M | Release of other software |
| 5564873585 | Cambio Healthcare Systems AB | cambio.se | 200–499 | €82.7M | Release of other software |
| 5569147563 | Dynavox Group AB | tobiidynavox.com | 100–199 | €81.1M | Release of other software |
| 5562218494 | Dagens Industri Aktiebolag | di.se | 100–199 | €78.4M | Publication of newspapers |
| 5565233904 | Goyada Aktiebolag | business.goyada.com | 11–49 | €74.3M | Release of other software |
| 5565117586 | SABRE Sverige Aktiebolag | en.eu.sabretravelnetwork.com | 11–49 | €72.8M | Release of other software |
| 5591945471 | New Starbreeze Publishing AB | starbreeze.com | — | €72.2M | Release of software for computer games |
| 5563226157 | RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) | raysearchlabs.com | 200–499 | €71.2M | Release of other software |
| 5560027608 | Sydsvenska Dagbladets Aktiebolag | sydsvenskan.se | 100–199 | €66.9M | Publication of newspapers |
| 5560469206 | EGMONT STORY HOUSE AB | egmont.com | 100–199 | €64.1M | Publication of magazines and periodicals |
| 5590737069 | Coffee Stain Publishing AB | coffeestainpublishing.com | 11–49 | €63.5M | Release of software for computer games |
| 5563968063 | Centiro Solutions Aktiebolag | centiro.com | 200–499 | €61.3M | Release of other software |
| 5567552418 | Fatalist Development AB | avalanchestudios.com | 200–499 | €58.3M | Release of software for computer games |
| 5565008553 | Wall Street Systems Sweden AB | treasury.iongroup.com | 1–10 | €55.6M | Release of other software |
| 5569396459 | Gears of Leo AB | apollo.io | 200–499 | €53.1M | Release of software for computer games |
| 5567519482 | EPAM Systems (Nordic) AB | epam.com | 11–49 | €52.7M | Release of other software |
| 5561795161 | Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security Sweden AB | 100–199 | €51.5M | Release of other software | |
| 5565587671 | Elisa Polystar Sweden AB | elisapolystar.com | 100–199 | €46.1M | Release of other software |
| 5561944587 | Erna Media AB | nwt.se | 200–499 | €45.2M | Publication of newspapers |
| 5566176581 | VecScan AB | vector.com | 100–199 | €44.7M | Release of other software |
| 5569026155 | ELKAB Studios AB | elk-studios.com | 50–99 | €39.8M | Release of software for computer games |
| 5562377308 | Sartorius Stedim Data Analytics AB | sartorius.com | 50–99 | €39.1M | Release of other software |
| 5563970465 | Lime Technologies Sweden AB | lime-technologies.se | 200–499 | €39.0M | Release of other software |
| 5562266097 | Norstedts Juridik AB | nj.se | 50–99 | €37.2M | Publication of books |
| 5560457748 | Norstedts Förlagsgrupp AB | norstedts.se | 50–99 | €36.5M | Publication of books |
Summary: key data points for Publishing in Sweden
- Total companies: 7,842
- Sub-industries: 7
- Largest sub-industry: Release of other software — 2,798 companies (35.7% of the sector)
- Second largest: Publication of books — 1,671 companies
- Third largest: Other publishing — 1,423 companies
- Companies with reported revenue: 4,169
- Companies with €10M+ revenue: 152
- Companies with reported headcount: 3,057
- Larger employers (100+ staff): 65
Publishing in Sweden by sub-industry
| Sub-industry | Companies | % of sector |
|---|---|---|
| Release of other software | 2,798 | 35.7% |
| Publication of books | 1,671 | 21.3% |
| Other publishing | 1,423 | 18.1% |
| Release of software for computer games | 1,128 | 14.4% |
| Publication of magazines and periodicals | 594 | 7.6% |
| Publication of newspapers | 221 | 2.8% |
| Publication of directories and mailing lists | 7 | 0.1% |
Company size — Publishing in Sweden
Based on the 3,057 publishing companies in Sweden with reported employee figures.
| Employees | Companies | % of reported |
|---|---|---|
| 1–10 | 2,574 | 84.2% |
| 11–49 | 359 | 11.7% |
| 50–99 | 59 | 1.9% |
| 100–199 | 42 | 1.4% |
| 200–499 | 17 | 0.6% |
| 500+ | 6 | 0.2% |
The sector is dominated by small firms — 84.2% of companies with reported headcount have 1–10 employees. At the other end, 65 companies employ 100+ people and represent the high-value enterprise accounts.
Revenue distribution — Publishing in Sweden
Based on the 4,169 publishing companies in Sweden with reported revenue.
| Revenue band | Companies | % of reported |
|---|---|---|
| €0–100k | 2,124 | 50.9% |
| €100k–200k | 541 | 13.0% |
| €200k–500k | 530 | 12.7% |
| €500k–1M | 273 | 6.5% |
| €1M–10M | 549 | 13.2% |
| €10M–100M | 132 | 3.2% |
| €100M+ | 20 | 0.5% |
How to sell to Publishing companies in Sweden
- Micro-business heavy: 84.2% of firms with reported headcount have 1–10 staff — keep offers simple, fast to adopt, and priced for small teams.
- Enterprise tier: 65 companies have 100+ employees — these are your high-ACV accounts that warrant named-account outbound.
- Revenue concentration: 152 companies report €10M+ revenue and concentrate most of the sector's buying power.
- Segment your list: the sector splits across 7 sub-industries led by Release of other software — target by sub-industry rather than the sector as a whole.
- Reach the decision-makers: Nordic Lead Database provides verified emails and direct phone numbers for executives at Sweden's publishing companies.
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How many publishing companies are there in Sweden?+
There are 7,842 publishing companies in Sweden, split across 7 sub-industries, the largest being Release of other software with 2,798 companies. Figures were last updated on 19 June 2026.
What are the largest publishing companies in Sweden?+
Ranked by revenue, the largest publishing companies in Sweden include Midasplayer AB, QlikTech International AB, Mojang AB, Paradox Interactive AB (publ), Robert Bosch Aktiebolag. The full top 50 list with revenue, headcount and website is shown above.
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