Birmingham Population 2026
Birmingham has a population of 1,157,603, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 1.7% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 7.7× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,157,603
Rank in United Kingdom
#2
Coordinates
52.48°N, 1.90°W
~149 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
163 km
101 miles, straight line
Other big cities in England
Cities near Birmingham
- Smethwick53,653 people · ~5 km away
- West Bromwich103,112 people · ~8 km away
- Bartley Green22,670 people · ~8 km away
- Halesowen60,097 people · ~11 km away
- Solihull126,577 people · ~11 km away
- Sutton Coldfield109,899 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Birmingham?
Birmingham has a population of 1,157,603 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Birmingham in?
Birmingham is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Birmingham the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 163 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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