Basrah Population 2026
Basrah has a population of 1,326,564, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Basra. Roughly 2.8% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 5.4× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,326,564
Rank in Iraq
#4
Coordinates
30.51°N, 47.78°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
448 km
278 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Basra
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Abū al-Kahṣīb | 357,771 | #13 |
| Al Madīnah | 255,000 | #19 |
| Al Qurnah | 134,174 | #36 |
| Az Zubayr | 122,676 | #39 |
| Umm Qaşr | 107,620 | #45 |
| Al Fāw | 104,569 | #47 |
| Şafwān | 22,929 | #90 |
Cities near Basrah
- Abū al-Kahṣīb357,771 people · ~12 km away
- Az Zubayr122,676 people · ~15 km away
- Şafwān22,929 people · ~44 km away
- Umm Qaşr107,620 people · ~54 km away
- Al Qurnah134,174 people · ~65 km away
- Al Madīnah255,000 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Basrah?
Basrah has a population of 1,326,564 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Basrah in?
Basrah is located in Basra, Iraq.
Is Basrah the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 448 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.