Al-Raqqa's 2025 population is now estimated at 610,475. In 1950, the population of Al-Raqqa was 5,616. Al-Raqqa has grown by 24,987 in the last year, which represents a 4.27% 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 Al-Raqqa, which typically includes Al-Raqqa's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Damascus | 2,799,960 | 4.27% |
| Aleppo | 2,438,480 | 5.21% |
| Homs | 1,563,600 | 4.27% |
| Hamah | 1,078,650 | 4.27% |
| Deir ez-Zor | 378,586 | 4.27% |