Moscow Population 2026 capital
Moscow has a population of 10,381,222, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Moscow. Roughly 7.2% of Russia's population lives here. Moscow is the capital of Russia.
Population (city proper)
10,381,222
Rank in Russia
#1
Coordinates
55.75°N, 37.62°E
~155 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Other big cities in Moscow
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Zelenograd | 215,727 | #90 |
| Novo-Peredelkino | 115,536 | #144 |
| Vostochnoe Degunino | 95,000 | #180 |
| Obruchevo | 85,616 | #200 |
| Troitsk | 37,591 | #461 |
| Shcherbinka | 28,065 | #591 |
| Vnukovo | 20,000 | #760 |
| Moskovskiy | 15,435 | #952 |
Cities near Moscow
- Obruchevo85,616 people · ~12 km away
- Vostochnoe Degunino95,000 people · ~15 km away
- Mytishchi160,542 people · ~19 km away
- Lyubertsy154,650 people · ~19 km away
- Khimki239,967 people · ~20 km away
- Balashikha150,103 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Moscow?
Moscow has a population of 10,381,222 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Moscow in?
Moscow is located in Moscow, Russia.
Is Moscow the capital of Russia?
Yes, Moscow is the capital of Russia.
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.