Cairo Population 2026 capital
Cairo has a population of 9,606,916, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Cairo. Roughly 8.0% of Egypt's population lives here. Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
Population (city proper)
9,606,916
Rank in Egypt
#1
Coordinates
30.06°N, 31.25°E
~23 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Other big cities in Cairo
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Ḩalwān | 230,000 | #29 |
| El Shorouk | 91,899 | #78 |
| Badr | 32,940 | #182 |
Cities near Cairo
- Shubrā al Khaymah1,240,289 people · ~7 km away
- Giza4,367,343 people · ~7 km away
- Al Khuşūş488,904 people · ~12 km away
- Awsīm94,174 people · ~13 km away
- Abū an Numrus86,601 people · ~13 km away
- Qalyub156,363 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cairo?
Cairo has a population of 9,606,916 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Cairo in?
Cairo is located in Cairo, Egypt.
Is Cairo the capital of Egypt?
Yes, Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
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.