Haifa Population 2026
Haifa has a population of 285,316, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Haifa. Roughly 3.0% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 3.4× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
285,316
Rank in Israel
#3
Coordinates
32.81°N, 35.00°E
~101 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in Haifa
| City | Population | Rank in Israel |
|---|---|---|
| Hadera | 97,335 | #18 |
| Qiryat Ata | 59,030 | #29 |
| Umm el Faḥm | 56,109 | #31 |
| Pardés H̱anna Karkur | 44,840 | #40 |
| Qiryat Bialik | 43,955 | #43 |
| Qiryat Motsqin | 43,303 | #46 |
| Qiryat Yam | 39,897 | #49 |
| Bāqa el Gharbīya | 29,950 | #56 |
Cities near Haifa
- Tirat Karmel27,822 people · ~7 km away
- Qiryat Yam39,897 people · ~8 km away
- Qiryat Motsqin43,303 people · ~8 km away
- Qiryat Bialik43,955 people · ~8 km away
- Qiryat Ata59,030 people · ~11 km away
- Acre51,420 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Haifa?
Haifa has a population of 285,316 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Haifa in?
Haifa is located in Haifa, Israel.
Is Haifa 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.