Kirkuk Population 2026
Kirkuk has a population of 1,031,000, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Kirkuk. Roughly 2.1% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 7.0× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,031,000
Rank in Iraq
#7
Coordinates
35.47°N, 44.39°E
~346 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
237 km
147 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kirkuk
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Tāzah Khūrmātū | 21,788 | #93 |
Cities near Kirkuk
- Tāzah Khūrmātū21,788 people · ~19 km away
- Jamjamāl42,593 people · ~41 km away
- Shūrash29,960 people · ~41 km away
- Ţūz Khūrmātū120,712 people · ~68 km away
- Koysinceq44,987 people · ~72 km away
- Khasnahzān146,639 people · ~85 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kirkuk?
Kirkuk has a population of 1,031,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Kirkuk in?
Kirkuk is located in Kirkuk, Iraq.
Is Kirkuk the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 237 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.