Faisalabad Population 2026
Faisalabad has a population of 3,800,193, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 1.5% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 3.4× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
3,800,193
Rank in Pakistan
#4
Coordinates
31.42°N, 73.09°E
~186 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
256 km
159 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Punjab
| City | Population | Rank in Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Lahore | 13,004,135 | #1 |
| Rawalpindi | 3,357,612 | #5 |
| Gujranwala | 2,511,118 | #6 |
| Multan | 2,169,915 | #7 |
| Sargodha | 975,886 | #11 |
| Sialkot | 911,817 | #12 |
| Bahawalpur | 903,795 | #13 |
| Arifwala | 854,462 | #14 |
Cities near Faisalabad
- Chak Jhumra385,169 people · ~19 km away
- Khurarianwala96,743 people · ~19 km away
- Dijkot96,934 people · ~24 km away
- Jaranwala150,380 people · ~33 km away
- Chiniot318,165 people · ~36 km away
- Rabwah70,000 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Faisalabad?
Faisalabad has a population of 3,800,193 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Faisalabad in?
Faisalabad is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Faisalabad the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 256 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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