Jēkabpils Population 2026
Jēkabpils has a population of 21,014, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇱🇻 Latvia, located in Jēkabpils Municipality. Roughly 1.1% of Latvia's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Riga, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,014
Rank in Latvia
#10
Coordinates
56.50°N, 25.86°E
~83 m elevation · Europe/Riga
Distance to capital (Riga)
118 km
73 miles, straight line
Cities near Jēkabpils
FAQ
What is the population of Jēkabpils?
Jēkabpils has a population of 21,014 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Latvia.
What region is Jēkabpils in?
Jēkabpils is located in Jēkabpils Municipality, Latvia.
Is Jēkabpils the capital of Latvia?
No, the capital of Latvia is Riga, about 118 km away.
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.