İzmir Population 2026

İzmir has a population of 2,938,292, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in İzmir Province. Roughly 3.3% of Türkiye's population lives here. It is about 5.3× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

2,938,292

Rank in Türkiye

Coordinates

38.41°N, 27.14°E

~122 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

520 km

323 miles, straight line

Other big cities in İzmir Province

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Karabağlar	479,338	#26
Karşıyaka	339,624	#40
Konak	332,277	#41
Çiğli	214,065	#57
Ödemiş	67,153	#152
Urla	62,989	#157
Bergama	57,200	#164
Menemen	53,489	#172

Cities near İzmir

Karabağlar479,338 people · ~3 km away
Konak332,277 people · ~4 km away
Karşıyaka339,624 people · ~5 km away
Çiğli214,065 people · ~11 km away
Menderes21,965 people · ~18 km away
Menemen53,489 people · ~22 km away

FAQ

What is the population of İzmir?

İzmir has a population of 2,938,292 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is İzmir in?

İzmir is located in İzmir Province, Türkiye.

Is İzmir the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 520 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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