Bath Population 2026
Bath has a population of 101,557, making it the #103 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 88× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
101,557
Rank in United Kingdom
#103
Coordinates
51.38°N, 2.36°W
~96 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
156 km
97 miles, straight line
Other big cities in England
| City | Population | Rank in United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8,961,989 | #1 |
| Birmingham | 1,157,603 | #2 |
| Manchester | 568,996 | #4 |
| Sheffield | 556,500 | #5 |
| Leeds | 536,280 | #6 |
| Liverpool | 496,770 | #8 |
| Bristol | 479,024 | #9 |
| Leicester | 368,600 | #11 |
Cities near Bath
- Keynsham19,603 people · ~10 km away
- Trowbridge40,952 people · ~12 km away
- Kingswood40,734 people · ~13 km away
- Melksham19,357 people · ~15 km away
- Mangotsfield36,427 people · ~16 km away
- Frome26,203 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bath?
Bath has a population of 101,557 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #103 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Bath in?
Bath is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Bath the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 156 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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