Playa del Carmen Population 2026
Playa del Carmen has a population of 149,923, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Quintana Roo. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
149,923
Rank in Mexico
#116
Coordinates
20.63°N, 87.08°W
~9 m elevation · America/Cancun
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
1,265 km
786 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Quintana Roo
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Cancún | 888,797 | #17 |
| Chetumal | 169,028 | #104 |
| Cozumel | 77,236 | #167 |
| Felipe Carrillo Puerto | 25,744 | #384 |
| Tulum | 18,233 | #521 |
Cities near Playa del Carmen
- Cozumel77,236 people · ~20 km away
- Tulum18,233 people · ~61 km away
- Cancún888,797 people · ~65 km away
- Valladolid48,973 people · ~117 km away
- Tizimín46,971 people · ~125 km away
- Felipe Carrillo Puerto25,744 people · ~154 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Playa del Carmen?
Playa del Carmen has a population of 149,923 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Playa del Carmen in?
Playa del Carmen is located in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Is Playa del Carmen the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 1,265 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.