Mosul Population 2026
Mosul has a population of 1,683,000, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Nineveh. Roughly 3.5% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 4.3× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,683,000
Rank in Iraq
#2
Coordinates
36.34°N, 43.12°E
~228 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
353 km
219 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nineveh
| City | Population | Rank in Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| 'Ākra | 105,370 | #46 |
| Al-Hamdaniya | 50,000 | #60 |
| Sinjār | 38,294 | #69 |
| Tallkayf | 23,524 | #86 |
| ‘Aqrah | 23,000 | #88 |
Cities near Mosul
FAQ
What is the population of Mosul?
Mosul has a population of 1,683,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Mosul in?
Mosul is located in Nineveh, Iraq.
Is Mosul the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 353 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.