What is the population of Guadalajara?
Guadalajara's metropolitan area has about 5,268,000 people, making it the 76th largest metro area in our dataset of 140 major cities.
In Mexico
Metro population
5,268,000
0.063% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual growth
+1.25%
About 180 people a day
Archive estimateDensity
1,927/km²
2,734 km² metro area
City proper
1,385,629
Within the administrative boundary
GeoNamesAbout Guadalajara
Guadalajara's metropolitan area holds 5.268 million residents, making it Mexico's second-largest urban zone. The city proper contains 1,385,629 people at a density of 1,927 per km², situated at an elevation of 1,546 m. Annual growth stands at 1.3%, indicating steady expansion of the population base.
Founded in 1542, Guadalajara has maintained continuous settlement for nearly five centuries. The city is served by Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and is currently led by mayor Verónica Delgadillo García.
This summary is AI-generated from the statistics on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Key Facts
- Country
- Mexico
- Continent
- North America
- World rank
- #76 of 140
- Share of country
- 4.0%
- Founded
- 1542
- Leadership
- Verónica Delgadillo García
- Elevation
- 1,546 m
- Coordinates
- 20.677, -103.347
Airports
Scheduled-service airports within 100 km, nearest first.
- Guadalajara International AirportGDL
18 km from the city centre
Source: OurAirports, matched by distance.
Compared with the World's Largest Cities
Metropolitan population against the fifteen largest metro areas.
| Name | Metro population |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | 37.4M |
| Delhi | 32.9M |
| Shanghai | 29.2M |
| São Paulo | 22.6M |
| Dhaka | 22.5M |
| Mexico City | 22.3M |
| Cairo | 22.2M |
| Mumbai | 21.7M |
| Beijing | 21.5M |
| Osaka | 19M |
| New York | 18.9M |
| Karachi | 17.1M |
| Kinshasa | 17.1M |
| Chongqing | 16.9M |
| Lagos | 15.9M |
| Guadalajara | 5.27M |
Population Trend in Mexico
No free source publishes metropolitan population back to 1950, so the parent country's series is shown instead.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 27,587,939 |
| 1960 | 36,724,615 |
| 1970 | 50,814,953 |
| 1980 | 67,300,334 |
| 1990 | 82,820,170 |
| 2000 | 98,625,552 |
| 2010 | 113,623,895 |
| 2020 | 126,799,054 |
| 2030 | 136,904,738 |
| 2040 | 144,624,323 |
| 2050 | 148,946,274 |
| 2060 | 149,893,286 |
| 2070 | 148,063,211 |
| 2080 | 143,798,332 |
| 2090 | 137,597,074 |
| 2100 | 130,248,836 |
Other Major Cities in Mexico
2 more cities in our dataset.
- Mexico City22.3M · +0.80%
- Monterrey5.12M · +1.45%
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities in our dataset by great-circle distance.
- Mexico City
462 km · Mexico
- Monterrey
637 km · Mexico
- Houston
1,290 km · United States
- Dallas
1,494 km · United States
- Phoenix
1,661 km · United States
- Los Angeles
2,087 km · United States
Guadalajara Population FAQ
What is the difference between Guadalajara's city and metro population?
About 1,385,629 people live within the city proper, while the wider metropolitan area holds roughly 5,268,000. Metro figures include surrounding commuter areas that fall outside the city's administrative boundary.
Is Guadalajara growing or shrinking?
Guadalajara is growing at +1.25% a year.
What share of Mexico's population lives in Guadalajara?
Guadalajara's metro area holds about 4.0% of Mexico's total population.
How densely populated is Guadalajara?
Guadalajara has roughly 1,927 people per km² across a metro area of about 2,734 km².
Which airports serve Guadalajara?
The nearest major airports are Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
Which country is Guadalajara in?
Guadalajara is in Mexico, in North America.
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