Ariel Population 2026
Ariel has a population of 20,540, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇮🇱 Israel, located in Judea and Samaria Area. Roughly 0.2% of Israel's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Jerusalem, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,540
Rank in Israel
#88
Coordinates
32.11°N, 35.18°E
~560 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Cities near Ariel
- Rosh Ha‘Ayin72,881 people · ~21 km away
- Modiin Ilit76,374 people · ~23 km away
- Kfar Saba110,456 people · ~27 km away
- Hod HaSharon63,175 people · ~28 km away
- Petaẖ Tiqva253,529 people · ~28 km away
- Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut93,277 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ariel?
Ariel has a population of 20,540 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Israel.
What region is Ariel in?
Ariel is located in Judea and Samaria Area, Israel.
Is Ariel the capital of Israel?
No, the capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
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.