Acre Population 2026
Acre has a population of 51,420, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Northern District. Roughly 0.5% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,420
Rank in Israel
#33
Coordinates
32.93°N, 35.08°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in Northern District
Cities near Acre
- Qiryat Yam39,897 people · ~9 km away
- Nahariyya58,096 people · ~9 km away
- Qiryat Motsqin43,303 people · ~10 km away
- Qiryat Bialik43,955 people · ~11 km away
- Qiryat Ata59,030 people · ~13 km away
- Haifa285,316 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Acre?
Acre has a population of 51,420 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Acre in?
Acre is located in Northern District, Israel.
Is Acre the capital of Israel?
No, the capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
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.