Elgin Population 2026

Elgin has a population of 25,040, making it the #492 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Scotland. It is about 358× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,040

Rank in United Kingdom

#492

Coordinates

57.65°N, 3.32°W

~20 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

713 km

443 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 Elgin

Inverness47,790 people · ~57 km away
Aberdeen198,590 people · ~92 km away
Peterhead19,060 people · ~93 km away
Arbroath23,640 people · ~129 km away
Dundee148,210 people · ~133 km away
Perth47,350 people · ~140 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Elgin?

Elgin has a population of 25,040 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #492 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Elgin in?

Elgin is located in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Is Elgin the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 713 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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