Volgograd Population 2026
Volgograd has a population of 1,013,533, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Volgograd Oblast. Roughly 0.7% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,013,533
Rank in Russia
#14
Coordinates
48.71°N, 44.50°E
~42 m elevation · Europe/Volgograd
Distance to capital (Moscow)
911 km
566 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Volgograd Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Volzhsky | 323,293 | #56 |
| Kamyshin | 128,626 | #132 |
| Mikhaylovka | 58,898 | #298 |
| Uryupinsk | 41,644 | #415 |
| Frolovo | 40,882 | #425 |
| Kalach-na-Donu | 27,522 | #606 |
| Kotovo | 26,981 | #616 |
| Surovikino | 20,677 | #739 |
Cities near Volgograd
- Volzhsky323,293 people · ~22 km away
- Kalach-na-Donu27,522 people · ~71 km away
- Znamensk31,922 people · ~92 km away
- Surovikino20,677 people · ~121 km away
- Akhtubinsk44,551 people · ~132 km away
- Frolovo40,882 people · ~132 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Volgograd?
Volgograd has a population of 1,013,533 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Volgograd in?
Volgograd is located in Volgograd Oblast, Russia.
Is Volgograd the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 911 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.