Sanaa Population 2026 capital

Sanaa has a population of 1,937,451, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇾🇪 Yemen, located in Amanat Alasimah. Roughly 4.5% of Yemen's population lives here. Sanaa is the capital of Yemen.

Location of Sanaa. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

1,937,451

Rank in Yemen

Coordinates

15.35°N, 44.21°E

~2,253 m elevation · Asia/Aden

Cities near Sanaa

Saḩar31,859 people · ~12 km away
Sayyān69,404 people · ~24 km away
‘Amrān90,792 people · ~44 km away
Ḩajjah43,549 people · ~75 km away
Dhamār160,114 people · ~93 km away
Bājil48,218 people · ~104 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sanaa?

Sanaa has a population of 1,937,451 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Yemen.

What region is Sanaa in?

Sanaa is located in Amanat Alasimah, Yemen.

Is Sanaa the capital of Yemen?

Yes, Sanaa is the capital of Yemen.

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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