Novosibirsk Population 2026
Novosibirsk has a population of 1,612,833, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Novosibirsk Oblast. Roughly 1.1% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 6.4× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,612,833
Rank in Russia
#3
Coordinates
55.02°N, 82.93°E
~113 m elevation · Asia/Novosibirsk
Distance to capital (Moscow)
2,812 km
1,746 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Novosibirsk Oblast
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FAQ
What is the population of Novosibirsk?
Novosibirsk has a population of 1,612,833 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Novosibirsk in?
Novosibirsk is located in Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia.
Is Novosibirsk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 2,812 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.