Peshawar Population 2026
Peshawar has a population of 4,758,762, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Roughly 1.8% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 2.7× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
4,758,762
Rank in Pakistan
#3
Coordinates
34.01°N, 71.58°E
~340 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
139 km
86 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
| City | Population | Rank in Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Bannu | 1,357,890 | #10 |
| Dera Ismail Khan | 763,195 | #15 |
| Battagram | 700,000 | #17 |
| Mingora | 361,112 | #39 |
| Mardan | 300,424 | #43 |
| Abbottabad | 275,890 | #45 |
| Kohat | 151,427 | #77 |
| Tordher | 150,000 | #82 |
Cities near Peshawar
FAQ
What is the population of Peshawar?
Peshawar has a population of 4,758,762 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Peshawar in?
Peshawar is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Is Peshawar the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 139 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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