Multan Population 2026
Multan has a population of 2,169,915, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.8% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 6.0× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,169,915
Rank in Pakistan
#7
Coordinates
30.20°N, 71.48°E
~126 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
419 km
260 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 |
| Gujranwala | 2,511,118 | #6 |
| Sargodha | 975,886 | #11 |
| Sialkot | 911,817 | #12 |
| Bahawalpur | 903,795 | #13 |
| Arifwala | 854,462 | #14 |
Cities near Multan
- Qadirpur Ran200,000 people · ~21 km away
- Muzaffargarh235,541 people · ~31 km away
- Jahanian50,318 people · ~37 km away
- Shujaabad151,115 people · ~39 km away
- Kabirwala91,932 people · ~44 km away
- Khangarh19,698 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Multan?
Multan has a population of 2,169,915 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Multan in?
Multan is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Multan the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 419 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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