Alexandria Population 2026
Alexandria has a population of 5,263,542, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Alexandria. Roughly 4.4% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 1.8× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
5,263,542
Rank in Egypt
#2
Coordinates
31.20°N, 29.92°E
~9 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
180 km
112 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alexandria
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Burj al ‘Arab al Jadīdah | 45,865 | #152 |
| Abū Qīr | 37,997 | #174 |
| Burj al ‘Arab | 22,444 | #217 |
Cities near Alexandria
- Abū Qīr37,997 people · ~18 km away
- Kafr ad Dawwār128,539 people · ~22 km away
- Idkū177,152 people · ~38 km away
- Abū Ḩummuş61,388 people · ~40 km away
- Abū al Maţāmīr66,946 people · ~41 km away
- Burj al ‘Arab al Jadīdah45,865 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alexandria?
Alexandria has a population of 5,263,542 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Alexandria in?
Alexandria is located in Alexandria, Egypt.
Is Alexandria the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 180 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.