Asmara's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,193,890. In 1950, the population of Asmara was 67,260. Asmara has grown by 41,710 in the last year, which represents a 3.62% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Asmara, which typically includes Asmara's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.