Criciúma Population 2026
Criciúma has a population of 161,954, making it the #180 biggest city in 🇧🇷 Brazil, located in Santa Catarina. Roughly 0.1% of Brazil's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than São Paulo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
161,954
Rank in Brazil
#180
Coordinates
28.68°S, 49.37°W
~50 m elevation · America/Sao_Paulo
Distance to capital (Brasília)
1,442 km
895 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Catarina
| City | Population | Rank in Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Florianópolis | 508,826 | #42 |
| Joinville | 461,304 | #47 |
| Blumenau | 361,855 | #66 |
| São José | 270,299 | #98 |
| São José | 200,000 | #145 |
| Jaraguá do Sul | 182,660 | #158 |
| Palhoça | 175,272 | #165 |
| Lages | 164,676 | #177 |
Cities near Criciúma
- Içara59,035 people · ~8 km away
- Cocal do Sul17,240 people · ~10 km away
- Forquilhinha31,431 people · ~13 km away
- Morro da Fumaça18,537 people · ~16 km away
- Urussanga20,919 people · ~18 km away
- Balneário Rincão15,981 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Criciúma?
Criciúma has a population of 161,954 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #180 biggest city in Brazil.
What region is Criciúma in?
Criciúma is located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Is Criciúma the capital of Brazil?
No, the capital of Brazil is Brasília, about 1,442 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.