Eskişehir Population 2026

Eskişehir has a population of 921,630, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Eskişehir. Roughly 1.0% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

Location of Eskişehir (capital Ankara shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

921,630

Rank in Türkiye

#12

Coordinates

39.78°N, 30.52°E

~794 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

200 km

124 miles, straight line

Cities near Eskişehir

Bozüyük55,365 people · ~44 km away
Kütahya185,008 people · ~60 km away
Bilecik74,457 people · ~61 km away
Osmaneli15,708 people · ~78 km away
Geyve20,199 people · ~84 km away
Nallıhan19,106 people · ~84 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Eskişehir?

Eskişehir has a population of 921,630 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Eskişehir in?

Eskişehir is located in Eskişehir, Türkiye.

Is Eskişehir the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 200 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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