Jaisalmer Population 2026

Jaisalmer has a population of 67,604, making it the #788 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Rajasthan. It is about 188× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

New DelhiJaisalmer
Location of Jaisalmer (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
67,604
Rank in India
#788
Coordinates
26.92°N, 70.90°E
~234 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
649 km
403 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rajasthan

CityPopulationRank in India
Jaipur3,046,163#10
Jodhpur1,056,191#50
Kota1,001,694#55
Bikaner644,406#79
Ajmer542,321#94
Udaipur451,100#115
Bhilwara359,483#137
Alwar322,568#150

Cities near Jaisalmer

  • Pokaran23,554 people · ~100 km away
  • Bārmer96,225 people · ~139 km away
  • Phalodi49,914 people · ~147 km away
  • Balotra74,496 people · ~180 km away
  • Siwāna22,067 people · ~207 km away
  • Samdari17,915 people · ~207 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jaisalmer?
Jaisalmer has a population of 67,604 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #788 biggest city in India.
What region is Jaisalmer in?
Jaisalmer is located in Rajasthan, India.
Is Jaisalmer the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 649 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.

← All biggest cities in India · India population by year