Peterhead Population 2026

Peterhead has a population of 19,060, making it the #650 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in Scotland. It is about 470× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,060

Rank in United Kingdom

#650

Coordinates

57.51°N, 1.78°W

~11 m elevation · Europe/London

Distance to capital (London)

675 km

419 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 Peterhead

Aberdeen198,590 people · ~44 km away
Elgin25,040 people · ~93 km away
Arbroath23,640 people · ~115 km away
Dundee148,210 people · ~136 km away
Saint Andrews18,410 people · ~144 km away
Inverness47,790 people · ~146 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Peterhead?

Peterhead has a population of 19,060 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #650 biggest city in United Kingdom.

What region is Peterhead in?

Peterhead is located in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Is Peterhead the capital of United Kingdom?

No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 675 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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