Mosul's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,961,360. In 1950, the population of Mosul was 144,757. Mosul has grown by 57,220 in the last year, which represents a 3.01% 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 Mosul, which typically includes Mosul's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.