Deir ez-Zor Population 2026
Deir ez-Zor has a population of 271,800, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Deir ez-Zor. Roughly 1.0% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 7.7× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
271,800
Rank in Syria
#9
Coordinates
35.34°N, 40.14°E
~210 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
407 km
253 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Deir ez-Zor
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Ālbū Kamāl | 57,572 | #25 |
| Al Mayādīn | 54,534 | #27 |
| Hajīn | 29,237 | #63 |
| Subaykhān | 25,514 | #74 |
Cities near Deir ez-Zor
- Al Mayādīn54,534 people · ~45 km away
- Subaykhān25,514 people · ~68 km away
- Hajīn29,237 people · ~95 km away
- Ālbū Kamāl57,572 people · ~121 km away
- Ar Raqqah531,952 people · ~123 km away
- Al Ḩasakah422,445 people · ~141 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Deir ez-Zor?
Deir ez-Zor has a population of 271,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Deir ez-Zor in?
Deir ez-Zor is located in Deir ez-Zor, Syria.
Is Deir ez-Zor the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 407 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.