Cozumel Population 2026
Cozumel has a population of 77,236, making it the #167 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Quintana Roo. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 159× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
77,236
Rank in Mexico
#167
Coordinates
20.50°N, 86.94°W
~7 m elevation · America/Cancun
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,279 km
794 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quintana Roo
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Cancún | 888,797 | #17 |
| Chetumal | 169,028 | #104 |
| Playa del Carmen | 149,923 | #116 |
| Felipe Carrillo Puerto | 25,744 | #384 |
| Tulum | 18,233 | #521 |
Cities near Cozumel
- Playa del Carmen149,923 people · ~20 km away
- Tulum18,233 people · ~63 km away
- Cancún888,797 people · ~76 km away
- Valladolid48,973 people · ~132 km away
- Tizimín46,971 people · ~145 km away
- Felipe Carrillo Puerto25,744 people · ~154 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cozumel?
Cozumel has a population of 77,236 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #167 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Cozumel in?
Cozumel is located in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Is Cozumel the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,279 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.