Dumbarton Population 2026

Dumbarton has a population of 19,950, making it the #623 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Scotland. It is about 449× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

Location of Dumbarton (capital London shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

19,950

Rank in United Kingdom

#623

Coordinates

55.94°N, 4.57°W

~4 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

573 km

356 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Scotland

City	Population	Rank in United Kingdom
Glasgow	626,410	#3
Edinburgh	514,990	#7
Aberdeen	198,590	#41
Dundee	148,210	#64
Paisley	77,270	#141
East Kilbride	75,310	#146
Livingston	56,840	#205
Dunfermline	54,990	#211

Cities near Dumbarton

Vale of Leven24,640 people · ~3 km away
Erskine15,530 people · ~9 km away
Clydebank25,620 people · ~11 km away
Greenock41,280 people · ~12 km away
Johnstone15,930 people · ~13 km away
Renfrew24,270 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dumbarton?

Dumbarton has a population of 19,950 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #623 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Dumbarton in?

Dumbarton is located in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Is Dumbarton the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 573 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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