Port Harcourt Population 2026

Port Harcourt has a population of 2,120,000, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Rivers State. Roughly 0.9% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 7.3× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

Location of Port Harcourt (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

2,120,000

Rank in Nigeria

Coordinates

4.78°N, 7.01°E

~16 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

479 km

297 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rivers State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Buguma	135,404	#85
Okrika	133,271	#88
Obonoma	68,584	#160
Elele	20,620	#221
Degema Hulk	19,223	#228
Bonny	16,868	#244

Cities near Port Harcourt

Okrika133,271 people · ~9 km away
Buguma135,404 people · ~17 km away
Obonoma68,584 people · ~26 km away
Degema Hulk19,223 people · ~29 km away
Bonny16,868 people · ~40 km away
Elele20,620 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Port Harcourt?

Port Harcourt has a population of 2,120,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Port Harcourt in?

Port Harcourt is located in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Is Port Harcourt the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 479 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.

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