Jeddah Population 2026

Jeddah has a population of 4,697,000, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Mecca Region. Roughly 13% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here.

Location of Jeddah (capital Riyadh shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

4,697,000

Rank in Saudi Arabia

Coordinates

21.49°N, 39.19°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh

Distance to capital (Riyadh)

849 km

527 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mecca Region

City	Population	Rank in Saudi Arabia
Makkah	1,578,722	#3
Ta’if	688,693	#8
Rābigh	72,928	#37
Ash Shafā	72,190	#38
Al Līth	72,000	#39
Al Khurmah	28,491	#65
Thuwal	26,957	#68
Turabah	23,235	#80

Cities near Jeddah

Al Jumūm22,207 people · ~55 km away
Makkah1,578,722 people · ~67 km away
Thuwal26,957 people · ~88 km away
Ash Shafā72,190 people · ~126 km away
Ta’if688,693 people · ~130 km away
Rābigh72,928 people · ~146 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jeddah?

Jeddah has a population of 4,697,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.

What region is Jeddah in?

Jeddah is located in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia.

Is Jeddah the capital of Saudi Arabia?

No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 849 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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