Johnstone Population 2026

Johnstone has a population of 15,930, making it the #763 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Scotland. It is about 563× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,930

Rank in United Kingdom

#763

Coordinates

55.83°N, 4.52°W

~36 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

561 km

348 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 Johnstone

Paisley77,270 people · ~5 km away
Barrhead17,890 people · ~8 km away
Erskine15,530 people · ~9 km away
Renfrew24,270 people · ~9 km away
Clydebank25,620 people · ~11 km away
Newton Mearns28,210 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Johnstone?

Johnstone has a population of 15,930 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #763 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Johnstone in?

Johnstone is located in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Is Johnstone the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 561 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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