São Paulo Population 2026
São Paulo has a population of 12,400,232, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in São Paulo. Roughly 5.8% of Brazil's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
12,400,232
Rank in Brazil
#1
Coordinates
23.55°S, 46.64°W
~769 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
874 km
543 miles, straight line
Other big cities in São Paulo
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Guarulhos | 1,169,577 | #13 |
| Campinas | 1,031,554 | #15 |
| São Bernardo do Campo | 743,372 | #23 |
| São José dos Campos | 729,737 | #24 |
| Osasco | 728,615 | #25 |
| Ribeirão Preto | 711,825 | #26 |
| Sorocaba | 687,357 | #27 |
| Santo André | 662,373 | #29 |
Cities near São Paulo
- Vila Galvão29,968 people · ~10 km away
- São Caetano do Sul165,655 people · ~12 km away
- Guarulhos1,169,577 people · ~14 km away
- Diadema393,237 people · ~15 km away
- Osasco728,615 people · ~16 km away
- Santo André662,373 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of São Paulo?
São Paulo has a population of 12,400,232 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is São Paulo in?
São Paulo is located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is São Paulo the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 874 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.