Rio de Janeiro Population 2026
Rio de Janeiro has a population of 6,747,815, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro. Roughly 3.2% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 1.8× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
6,747,815
Rank in Brazil
#2
Coordinates
22.91°S, 43.18°W
~12 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
936 km
581 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rio de Janeiro
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Iguaçu | 823,302 | #20 |
| Duque de Caxias | 818,329 | #21 |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | 511,168 | #40 |
| São João de Meriti | 466,536 | #45 |
| Belford Roxo | 466,096 | #46 |
| Niterói | 456,456 | #48 |
| Volta Redonda | 279,898 | #95 |
| Petrópolis | 272,691 | #97 |
Cities near Rio de Janeiro
- Santa Teresa35,873 people · ~1 km away
- Niterói456,456 people · ~8 km away
- Ipanema37,392 people · ~9 km away
- Leblon37,709 people · ~10 km away
- Duque de Caxias818,329 people · ~19 km away
- Barra da Tijuca39,403 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro has a population of 6,747,815 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Rio de Janeiro in?
Rio de Janeiro is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is Rio de Janeiro the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 936 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.