Murmansk Population 2026
Murmansk has a population of 295,374, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Murmansk. Roughly 0.2% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
295,374
Rank in Russia
#65
Coordinates
68.97°N, 33.10°E
~75 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
1,487 km
923 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Murmansk
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Apatity | 61,186 | #283 |
| Severomorsk | 53,921 | #320 |
| Monchegorsk | 49,868 | #345 |
| Kandalaksha | 38,431 | #453 |
| Kirovsk | 29,605 | #565 |
| Olenegorsk | 23,670 | #672 |
| Kovdor | 19,518 | #780 |
| Zapolyarnyy | 17,789 | #853 |
Cities near Murmansk
- Severomorsk53,921 people · ~17 km away
- Polyarnyy17,332 people · ~29 km away
- Olenegorsk23,670 people · ~92 km away
- Zapolyarnyy17,789 people · ~104 km away
- Monchegorsk49,868 people · ~115 km away
- Kirovsk29,605 people · ~152 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Murmansk?
Murmansk has a population of 295,374 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Murmansk in?
Murmansk is located in Murmansk, Russia.
Is Murmansk the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 1,487 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.