Rawalpindi Population 2026
Rawalpindi has a population of 3,357,612, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 1.3% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 3.9× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
3,357,612
Rank in Pakistan
#5
Coordinates
33.60°N, 73.05°E
~501 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
14 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Punjab
| City | Population | Rank in Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Lahore | 13,004,135 | #1 |
| Faisalabad | 3,800,193 | #4 |
| 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 Rawalpindi
- Alipur17,566 people · ~13 km away
- Islamabad601,600 people · ~14 km away
- Sharifabad55,027 people · ~34 km away
- Fatehjang81,321 people · ~38 km away
- Gujar Khan69,374 people · ~45 km away
- Haripur56,977 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rawalpindi?
Rawalpindi has a population of 3,357,612 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Rawalpindi in?
Rawalpindi is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Rawalpindi the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 14 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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