Ashdod Population 2026
Ashdod has a population of 226,838, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Southern District. Roughly 2.4% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 4.3× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
226,838
Rank in Israel
#7
Coordinates
31.79°N, 34.65°E
~27 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in Southern District
Cities near Ashdod
- Ashkelon144,073 people · ~16 km away
- Reẖovot149,392 people · ~19 km away
- Kiryat Gat61,817 people · ~23 km away
- Rishon LeTsiyyon258,535 people · ~24 km away
- Ramla76,246 people · ~25 km away
- H̱olon196,282 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ashdod?
Ashdod has a population of 226,838 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Ashdod in?
Ashdod is located in Southern District, Israel.
Is Ashdod 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.