Níkaia Population 2026
Níkaia has a population of 89,380, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Attica. Roughly 0.9% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
89,380
Rank in Greece
#10
Coordinates
37.97°N, 23.65°E
~30 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
7 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Attica
Cities near Níkaia
- Korydallós63,445 people · ~2 km away
- Keratsíni77,077 people · ~3 km away
- Piraeus163,688 people · ~3 km away
- Aigáleo69,946 people · ~3 km away
- Kallithéa100,641 people · ~5 km away
- Néa Smýrni73,076 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Níkaia?
Níkaia has a population of 89,380 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Níkaia in?
Níkaia is located in Attica, Greece.
Is Níkaia the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, 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.