Norwich Population 2026
Norwich has a population of 143,135, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.2% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
143,135
Rank in United Kingdom
#69
Coordinates
52.63°N, 1.30°E
~19 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
158 km
98 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 Norwich
- Bowthorpe20,000 people · ~6 km away
- Great Yarmouth63,434 people · ~29 km away
- Lowestoft71,327 people · ~35 km away
- Thetford24,833 people · ~44 km away
- Bury St Edmunds41,280 people · ~58 km away
- King's Lynn46,093 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Norwich?
Norwich has a population of 143,135 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Norwich in?
Norwich is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Norwich the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 158 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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