Erbil's 2026 population is now estimated at 965,261. In 1950, the population of Erbil was 30,039. Erbil has grown by 24,701 in the last year, which represents a 2.63% 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 Erbil, which typically includes Erbil's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.