Idlib Population 2026
Idlib has a population of 128,840, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇸🇾 Syria, located in Idlib. Roughly 0.5% of Syria's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Aleppo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
128,840
Rank in Syria
#12
Coordinates
35.93°N, 36.63°E
~442 m elevation · Asia/Damascus
Distance to capital (Damascus)
271 km
168 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Idlib
| City | Population | Rank in Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Khān Shaykhūn | 48,975 | #34 |
| Kafranbel | 45,652 | #37 |
| Jisr ash Shughūr | 39,311 | #41 |
| Saraqib | 34,231 | #47 |
| Ma‘arratmişrīn | 32,163 | #50 |
| Salqīn | 31,608 | #52 |
| Binnish | 30,354 | #56 |
| Kafr Takhārīm | 22,436 | #79 |
Cities near Idlib
- Binnish30,354 people · ~8 km away
- Ma‘arratmişrīn32,163 people · ~10 km away
- Saraqib34,231 people · ~17 km away
- Kafr Takhārīm22,436 people · ~23 km away
- Salqīn31,608 people · ~28 km away
- Jisr ash Shughūr39,311 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Idlib?
Idlib has a population of 128,840 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Syria.
What region is Idlib in?
Idlib is located in Idlib, Syria.
Is Idlib the capital of Syria?
No, the capital of Syria is Damascus, about 271 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.