Zabīd Population 2026
Zabīd has a population of 52,590, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇾🇪 Yemen, located in Al Hudaydah. Roughly 0.1% of Yemen's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Sanaa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,590
Rank in Yemen
#10
Coordinates
14.20°N, 43.32°E
~114 m elevation · Asia/Aden
Distance to capital (Sanaa)
161 km
100 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Hudaydah
| City | Population | Rank in Yemen |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ḩudaydah | 734,699 | #5 |
| Bājil | 48,218 | #12 |
| Bayt al Faqīh | 34,204 | #17 |
Cities near Zabīd
- Bayt al Faqīh34,204 people · ~36 km away
- Al Ḩudaydah734,699 people · ~77 km away
- Dhī as Sufāl37,997 people · ~95 km away
- Bājil48,218 people · ~96 km away
- Ibb771,514 people · ~97 km away
- Mocha16,794 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zabīd?
Zabīd has a population of 52,590 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Yemen.
What region is Zabīd in?
Zabīd is located in Al Hudaydah, Yemen.
Is Zabīd the capital of Yemen?
No, the capital of Yemen is Sana'a, about 161 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.