Islamabad Population 2026 capital

Islamabad has a population of 601,600, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Islamabad. Roughly 0.2% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city. Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan.

Location of Islamabad. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

601,600

Rank in Pakistan

#20

Coordinates

33.72°N, 73.04°E

~579 m elevation · Asia/Karachi

Other big cities in Islamabad

City	Population	Rank in Pakistan
Alipur	17,566	#342

Cities near Islamabad

Rawalpindi3,357,612 people · ~14 km away
Alipur17,566 people · ~15 km away
Haripur56,977 people · ~32 km away
Murree25,186 people · ~38 km away
Havelian37,509 people · ~38 km away
Fatehjang81,321 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Islamabad?

Islamabad has a population of 601,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Pakistan.

What region is Islamabad in?

Islamabad is located in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Is Islamabad the capital of Pakistan?

Yes, Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan.

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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