Nizhniy Novgorod's 2023 population is now estimated at 1,251,332. In 1950, the population of Nizhniy Novgorod was 796,005. Nizhniy Novgorod has grown by -1,585 in the last year, which represents a -0.13% 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 Nizhniy Novgorod, which typically includes Nizhniy Novgorod's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.