Rustavi Population 2026

Rustavi has a population of 128,249, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇬🇪 Georgia, located in Kvemo Kartli. Roughly 3.4% of Georgia's population lives here. It is about 8.2× smaller than Tbilisi, the country's biggest city.

Location of Rustavi (capital Tbilisi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

128,249

Rank in Georgia

Coordinates

41.56°N, 44.98°E

~345 m elevation · Asia/Tbilisi

Distance to capital (Tbilisi)

19 km

12 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kvemo Kartli

City	Population	Rank in Georgia
Marneuli	26,400	#11

Cities near Rustavi

Marneuli26,400 people · ~17 km away
Tbilisi1,049,498 people · ~19 km away
Telavi19,875 people · ~57 km away
Gori41,933 people · ~86 km away
Ts’khinvali32,180 people · ~112 km away
Khashuri23,949 people · ~124 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rustavi?

Rustavi has a population of 128,249 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Georgia.

What region is Rustavi in?

Rustavi is located in Kvemo Kartli, Georgia.

Is Rustavi the capital of Georgia?

No, the capital of Georgia is Tbilisi, about 19 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.

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