Suez Population 2026
Suez has a population of 699,541, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Suez. Roughly 0.6% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
699,541
Rank in Egypt
#6
Coordinates
29.97°N, 32.53°E
~11 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
123 km
76 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Suez
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah | 45,552 | #156 |
| Ain Sukhna | 45,552 | #157 |
Cities near Suez
- Fāyīd35,066 people · ~43 km away
- Ain Sukhna45,552 people · ~46 km away
- Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah45,552 people · ~47 km away
- Ismailia429,465 people · ~74 km away
- Badr32,940 people · ~80 km away
- Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān246,148 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Suez?
Suez has a population of 699,541 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Suez in?
Suez is located in Suez, Egypt.
Is Suez the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 123 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.