Aden Population 2026
Aden has a population of 1,079,670, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇾🇪 Yemen, located in Aden. Roughly 2.5% of Yemen's population lives here. It is about 1.8× smaller than Sanaa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,079,670
Rank in Yemen
#2
Coordinates
12.78°N, 45.04°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Aden
Distance to capital (Sanaa)
300 km
186 miles, straight line
Cities near Aden
FAQ
What is the population of Aden?
Aden has a population of 1,079,670 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Yemen.
What region is Aden in?
Aden is located in Aden, Yemen.
Is Aden the capital of Yemen?
No, the capital of Yemen is Sana'a, about 300 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.