Giza Population 2026
Giza has a population of 4,367,343, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Giza. Roughly 3.6% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 2.2× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
4,367,343
Rank in Egypt
#3
Coordinates
30.01°N, 31.21°E
~19 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
7 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Giza
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| 6th of October City | 368,650 | #19 |
| Al Ḩawāmidīyah | 155,055 | #40 |
| Kirdāsah | 137,588 | #48 |
| Ash-Shaykh Zāyid | 95,854 | #73 |
| Awsīm | 94,174 | #76 |
| Al Badrashayn | 90,833 | #80 |
| Abū an Numrus | 86,601 | #84 |
| Aş Şaff | 61,531 | #124 |
Cities near Giza
- Abū an Numrus86,601 people · ~7 km away
- Cairo9,606,916 people · ~7 km away
- Kirdāsah137,588 people · ~10 km away
- Al Ḩawāmidīyah155,055 people · ~13 km away
- Shubrā al Khaymah1,240,289 people · ~13 km away
- Awsīm94,174 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Giza?
Giza has a population of 4,367,343 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Giza in?
Giza is located in Giza, Egypt.
Is Giza the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 7 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.