Sukkur Population 2026
Sukkur has a population of 563,851, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Sindh. Roughly 0.2% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
563,851
Rank in Pakistan
#23
Coordinates
27.70°N, 68.86°E
~72 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
779 km
484 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sindh
| City | Population | Rank in Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 11,624,219 | #2 |
| Hyderabad | 1,921,275 | #8 |
| Tando Bago | 426,535 | #32 |
| Tando Allahyar | 421,923 | #33 |
| Larkana | 364,033 | #36 |
| Nawabshah | 363,138 | #37 |
| Sinjhoro | 354,709 | #40 |
| Mirpur Khas | 267,833 | #47 |
Cities near Sukkur
- Rohri92,135 people · ~4 km away
- Chak40,000 people · ~17 km away
- Khairpur Mir’s191,044 people · ~22 km away
- Pir Jo Goth54,266 people · ~27 km away
- Pano Aqil102,701 people · ~30 km away
- Shikarpur204,938 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sukkur?
Sukkur has a population of 563,851 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Sukkur in?
Sukkur is located in Sindh, Pakistan.
Is Sukkur the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 779 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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