Tiberias Population 2026

Tiberias has a population of 44,779, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Northern District. Roughly 0.5% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.

Location of Tiberias. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

44,779

Rank in Israel

#41

Coordinates

32.79°N, 35.53°E

~-39 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem

Other big cities in Northern District

City	Population	Rank in Israel
Nazareth	77,445	#20
Nahariyya	58,096	#30
Acre	51,420	#33
Karmi’el	46,252	#38
Afula	44,930	#39
Naẕerat ‘Illit	43,556	#45
Shefar‘am	42,137	#47
Safed	36,094	#52

Cities near Tiberias

Safed36,094 people · ~19 km away
Naẕerat ‘Illit43,556 people · ~22 km away
Sakhnīn31,702 people · ~23 km away
Nazareth77,445 people · ~24 km away
Karmi’el46,252 people · ~25 km away
Afula44,930 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tiberias?

Tiberias has a population of 44,779 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Israel.

What region is Tiberias in?

Tiberias is located in Northern District, Israel.

Is Tiberias 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.

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