Medina's 2020 population is now estimated at 1,488,782. In 1950, the population of Medina was 51,000. Medina has grown by 190,208 since 2015, which represents a 2.77% 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 Medina, which typically includes Medina's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 1,847,924 | 1.17% | 104,233 |
| 2030 | 1,743,691 | 1.42% | 119,030 |
| 2025 | 1,624,661 | 1.76% | 135,879 |
| 2020 | 1,488,782 | 2.77% | 190,208 |
| 2015 | 1,298,574 | 3.26% | 192,281 |
| 2010 | 1,106,293 | 3.26% | 163,811 |
| 2005 | 942,482 | 3.47% | 147,651 |
| 2000 | 794,831 | 3.51% | 125,865 |
| 1995 | 668,966 | 4.80% | 139,795 |
| 1990 | 529,171 | 6.41% | 141,360 |
| 1985 | 387,811 | 6.41% | 103,573 |
| 1980 | 284,238 | 6.41% | 75,948 |
| 1975 | 208,290 | 10.05% | 79,236 |
| 1970 | 129,054 | 10.75% | 51,611 |
| 1965 | 77,443 | 5.92% | 19,362 |
| 1960 | 58,081 | 1.31% | 3,656 |
| 1955 | 54,425 | 1.31% | 3,425 |
| 1950 | 51,000 | 0.00% |