Qiryat Yam Population 2026
Qiryat Yam has a population of 39,897, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Haifa. Roughly 0.4% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,897
Rank in Israel
#49
Coordinates
32.85°N, 35.07°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in Haifa
| City | Population | Rank in Israel |
|---|---|---|
| Haifa | 285,316 | #3 |
| 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 |
| Bāqa el Gharbīya | 29,950 | #56 |
Cities near Qiryat Yam
- Qiryat Motsqin43,303 people · ~2 km away
- Qiryat Bialik43,955 people · ~3 km away
- Qiryat Ata59,030 people · ~6 km away
- Haifa285,316 people · ~8 km away
- Acre51,420 people · ~9 km away
- Shefar‘am42,137 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qiryat Yam?
Qiryat Yam has a population of 39,897 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Qiryat Yam in?
Qiryat Yam is located in Haifa, Israel.
Is Qiryat Yam 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.