Zugdidi Population 2026

Zugdidi has a population of 40,067, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇬🇪 Georgia, located in Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti. Roughly 1.1% of Georgia's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Tbilisi, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,067

Rank in Georgia

Coordinates

42.51°N, 41.87°E

~128 m elevation · Asia/Tbilisi

Distance to capital (Tbilisi)

261 km

162 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti

City	Population	Rank in Georgia
Poti	41,175	#7

Cities near Zugdidi

Poti41,175 people · ~44 km away
Samtredia20,633 people · ~55 km away
Kutaisi135,201 people · ~73 km away
Kobuleti17,538 people · ~75 km away
Sokhumi65,439 people · ~91 km away
Batumi186,949 people · ~98 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zugdidi?

Zugdidi has a population of 40,067 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Georgia.

What region is Zugdidi in?

Zugdidi is located in Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti, Georgia.

Is Zugdidi the capital of Georgia?

No, the capital of Georgia is Tbilisi, about 261 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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