Corfu Population 2026
Corfu has a population of 40,047, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇬🇷 Greece, located in Ionian Islands. Roughly 0.4% of Greece's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Athens, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,047
Rank in Greece
#50
Coordinates
39.62°N, 19.92°E
~13 m elevation · Europe/Athens
Distance to capital (Athens)
377 km
234 miles, straight line
Cities near Corfu
FAQ
What is the population of Corfu?
Corfu has a population of 40,047 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Greece.
What region is Corfu in?
Corfu is located in Ionian Islands, Greece.
Is Corfu the capital of Greece?
No, the capital of Greece is Athens, about 377 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.