Worcester Population 2026
Worcester has a population of 101,659, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 88× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
101,659
Rank in United Kingdom
#102
Coordinates
52.19°N, 2.22°W
~29 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
163 km
101 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 Worcester
- Great Malvern36,770 people · ~11 km away
- Bromsgrove34,755 people · ~20 km away
- Kidderminster57,400 people · ~22 km away
- Tewkesbury20,360 people · ~22 km away
- Redditch87,847 people · ~23 km away
- Stourbridge56,950 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Worcester?
Worcester has a population of 101,659 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Worcester in?
Worcester is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Worcester the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 163 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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