Al-Raqqa's 2026 population is now estimated at 637,020. In 1950, the population of Al-Raqqa was 5,616. Al-Raqqa has grown by 26,545 in the last year, which represents a 4.35% 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.