Elazig's 2020 population is now estimated at 408,388. In 1950, the population of Elazig was 44,712. Elazig has grown by 52,021 since 2015, which represents a 2.76% 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 Elazig, which typically includes Elazig's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 503,734 | 0.99% | 24,255 |
| 2030 | 479,479 | 1.19% | 27,573 |
| 2025 | 451,906 | 2.05% | 43,518 |
| 2020 | 408,388 | 2.76% | 52,021 |
| 2015 | 356,367 | 1.54% | 26,276 |
| 2010 | 330,091 | 2.23% | 34,512 |
| 2005 | 295,579 | 2.23% | 30,834 |
| 2000 | 264,745 | 2.51% | 30,876 |
| 1995 | 233,869 | 2.86% | 30,710 |
| 1990 | 203,159 | 2.42% | 22,932 |
| 1985 | 180,227 | 3.77% | 30,435 |
| 1980 | 149,792 | 2.91% | 19,993 |
| 1975 | 129,799 | 3.77% | 21,950 |
| 1970 | 107,849 | 1.43% | 7,394 |
| 1965 | 100,455 | 1.81% | 8,608 |
| 1960 | 91,847 | 7.64% | 28,299 |
| 1955 | 63,548 | 7.28% | 18,836 |
| 1950 | 44,712 | 0.00% |