Gujranwala Population 2026
Gujranwala has a population of 2,511,118, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 1.0% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 5.2× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,511,118
Rank in Pakistan
#6
Coordinates
32.16°N, 74.19°E
~230 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
204 km
127 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Punjab
| City | Population | Rank in Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Lahore | 13,004,135 | #1 |
| Faisalabad | 3,800,193 | #4 |
| Rawalpindi | 3,357,612 | #5 |
| Multan | 2,169,915 | #7 |
| Sargodha | 975,886 | #11 |
| Sialkot | 911,817 | #12 |
| Bahawalpur | 903,795 | #13 |
| Arifwala | 854,462 | #14 |
Cities near Gujranwala
FAQ
What is the population of Gujranwala?
Gujranwala has a population of 2,511,118 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Gujranwala in?
Gujranwala is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Gujranwala the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 204 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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