Ramadi Population 2026
Ramadi has a population of 223,500, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Anbar. Roughly 0.5% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
223,500
Rank in Iraq
#21
Coordinates
33.42°N, 43.31°E
~53 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
102 km
63 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Anbar
Cities near Ramadi
- Al Fallūjah190,159 people · ~45 km away
- Hīt31,901 people · ~51 km away
- Abū Ghurayb900,000 people · ~82 km away
- Ad Dujayl26,362 people · ~98 km away
- Sāmarrā’158,508 people · ~101 km away
- Baghdad7,216,000 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ramadi?
Ramadi has a population of 223,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Ramadi in?
Ramadi is located in Anbar, Iraq.
Is Ramadi the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 102 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.