Dammam Population 2026
Dammam has a population of 1,252,523, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 3.6% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 3.8× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,252,523
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#5
Coordinates
26.43°N, 50.10°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
391 km
243 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Al Hufūf | 293,179 | #14 |
| Al Mubarraz | 290,802 | #15 |
| Hafar Al-Batin | 271,642 | #16 |
| Al Jubayl | 237,274 | #17 |
| Khobar | 165,799 | #22 |
| Dhahran | 99,540 | #29 |
| Al Qaţīf | 98,259 | #30 |
| Tārūt | 85,371 | #33 |
Cities near Dammam
FAQ
What is the population of Dammam?
Dammam has a population of 1,252,523 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Dammam in?
Dammam is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
Is Dammam the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 391 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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