Piraeus Population 2026
Piraeus has a population of 163,688, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Attica. Roughly 1.7% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 4.1× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
163,688
Rank in Greece
#4
Coordinates
37.94°N, 23.65°E
~29 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
9 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Attica
Cities near Piraeus
- Níkaia89,380 people · ~3 km away
- Keratsíni77,077 people · ~3 km away
- Korydallós63,445 people · ~5 km away
- Kallithéa100,641 people · ~5 km away
- Palaió Fáliro64,021 people · ~5 km away
- Aigáleo69,946 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Piraeus?
Piraeus has a population of 163,688 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Piraeus in?
Piraeus is located in Attica, Greece.
Is Piraeus the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 9 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.