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.