Madinah Population 2026
Madinah has a population of 1,300,000, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Medina Region. Roughly 3.7% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 3.6× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,300,000
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#4
Coordinates
24.47°N, 39.61°E
~603 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
719 km
446 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Medina Region
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Sulţānah | 946,697 | #6 |
| Yanbu | 200,161 | #20 |
| Al-`Ula | 32,413 | #59 |
| Badr Ḩunayn | 27,257 | #67 |
| Mahd adh Dhahab | 20,272 | #85 |
Cities near Madinah
- Sulţānah946,697 people · ~4 km away
- Badr Ḩunayn27,257 people · ~113 km away
- Yanbu200,161 people · ~163 km away
- Mahd adh Dhahab20,272 people · ~168 km away
- Rābigh72,928 people · ~195 km away
- Umluj33,874 people · ~245 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Madinah?
Madinah has a population of 1,300,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Madinah in?
Madinah is located in Medina Region, Saudi Arabia.
Is Madinah the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 719 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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