Thessaloníki Population 2026
Thessaloníki has a population of 317,778, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Central Macedonia. Roughly 3.2% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 2.1× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
317,778
Rank in Greece
#2
Coordinates
40.64°N, 22.93°E
~-9,999 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
303 km
188 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Macedonia
Cities near Thessaloníki
- Neapoli25,822 people · ~1 km away
- Oraiókastro20,852 people · ~10 km away
- Lagkadás37,022 people · ~16 km away
- Chalkidóna30,030 people · ~30 km away
- Kilkís22,914 people · ~40 km away
- Giannitsá27,817 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thessaloníki?
Thessaloníki has a population of 317,778 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Thessaloníki in?
Thessaloníki is located in Central Macedonia, Greece.
Is Thessaloníki the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 303 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.