Upper Norrland () is a national area () of Sweden. The national areas are a part of the NUTS statistical regions of Sweden.
Geography Övre Norrland is the northernmost region of Sweden and forms part of Sápmi (Lapland). It is the Sweden's largest region by area. It borders Norway, Finland, and the of Middle Norrland.
The most populous cities are Umeå, Luleå, Skellefteå, Piteå and Boden.
Subdivision Upper Norrland includes 2 counties: Norrbotten (seat: Luleå) Västerbotten (seat: Umeå)
Economy The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was 27.911 billion € in 2021, accounting for 4.9% of Swedish economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was €35,100 or 116% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 109% of the EU average.
See also Sápmi Norrland Riksområden NUTS of Sweden ISO 3166-2:SE Local administrative unit Subdivisions of Norden
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