Nizhniy Novgorod Population 2026
Nizhniy Novgorod has a population of 1,259,013, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇷🇺 Russia, located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. Roughly 0.9% of Russia's population lives here. It is about 8.2× smaller than Moscow, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,259,013
Rank in Russia
#5
Coordinates
56.33°N, 44.00°E
~141 m elevation · Europe/Moscow
Distance to capital (Moscow)
402 km
250 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
| City | Population | Rank in Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Dzerzhinsk | 233,126 | #83 |
| Arzamas | 109,479 | #152 |
| Sarov | 88,000 | #194 |
| Kstovo | 67,242 | #245 |
| Pavlovo | 63,338 | #262 |
| Novaya Balakhna | 63,083 | #264 |
| Vyksa | 61,664 | #280 |
| Bor | 60,647 | #291 |
Cities near Nizhniy Novgorod
- Bor60,647 people · ~6 km away
- Kstovo67,242 people · ~24 km away
- Novaya Balakhna63,083 people · ~30 km away
- Dzerzhinsk233,126 people · ~35 km away
- Bogorodsk36,652 people · ~40 km away
- Zavolzh’ye42,900 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nizhniy Novgorod?
Nizhniy Novgorod has a population of 1,259,013 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Russia.
What region is Nizhniy Novgorod in?
Nizhniy Novgorod is located in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia.
Is Nizhniy Novgorod the capital of Russia?
No, the capital of Russia is Moscow, about 402 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.