Middlesbrough Population 2026
Middlesbrough has a population of 142,707, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.2% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
142,707
Rank in United Kingdom
#70
Coordinates
54.58°N, 1.23°W
~15 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
349 km
217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in England
| City | Population | Rank in United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8,961,989 | #1 |
| Birmingham | 1,157,603 | #2 |
| Manchester | 568,996 | #4 |
| Sheffield | 556,500 | #5 |
| Leeds | 536,280 | #6 |
| Liverpool | 496,770 | #8 |
| Bristol | 479,024 | #9 |
| Leicester | 368,600 | #11 |
Cities near Middlesbrough
- Billingham35,708 people · ~4 km away
- Stockton-on-Tees79,957 people · ~5 km away
- Thornaby-on-Tees22,356 people · ~6 km away
- Yarm19,184 people · ~11 km away
- Redcar37,073 people · ~12 km away
- Hartlepool88,855 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough has a population of 142,707 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Middlesbrough in?
Middlesbrough is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Middlesbrough the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 349 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.
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