Marbella Population 2026
Marbella has a population of 156,295, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 0.3% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
156,295
Rank in Spain
#41
Coordinates
36.52°N, 4.89°W
~57 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
446 km
277 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Andalusia
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Sevilla | 686,741 | #5 |
| Málaga | 592,346 | #6 |
| Córdoba | 325,708 | #12 |
| Granada | 233,532 | #20 |
| Jerez de la Frontera | 212,879 | #25 |
| Almería | 196,851 | #30 |
| Huelva | 144,258 | #46 |
| Dos Hermanas | 122,943 | #52 |
Cities near Marbella
- Fuengirola71,482 people · ~23 km away
- Mijas80,630 people · ~24 km away
- Málaga592,346 people · ~47 km away
- Algeciras121,414 people · ~66 km away
- Vélez-Málaga74,190 people · ~76 km away
- Ceuta83,179 people · ~80 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Marbella?
Marbella has a population of 156,295 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Marbella in?
Marbella is located in Andalusia, Spain.
Is Marbella the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 446 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.