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Novosibirsk, Russia

Major city · Population 1.6M

Novosibirsk is the 3rd largest city in Russia with a population of approximately 1,612,833 people as of 2026. This makes it the 277th largest city in the world, accounting for 1.10% of Russia's total population of 146.0M. Novosibirsk is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Novosibirsk timezone.

Population

1,612,833

Global Rank

#277

Country Rank

#3

% of Russia

1.10%

Novosibirsk on the Map

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Russia at a Glance

Country Population

146,028,325

Capital

Moscow

Region

Eastern Europe

Major Cities

213

GDP per Capita

$14,889

Life Expectancy

73.3 years

Urban Population

75.1%

Growth Rate

-0.00%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Novosibirsk with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Novosibirsk by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Barnaul632,372192 km
Kemerovo558,973205 km
Tomsk574,002208 km
Leninsk-Kuznetsky109,023212 km
Seversk109,844214 km
Kiselëvsk104,000267 km
Prokop’yevsk219,000274 km
Novokuznetsk539,616306 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Novosibirsk?

The population of Novosibirsk, Russia is approximately 1,612,833 people, making it the 277th largest city in the world and the 3rd largest in Russia.

Is Novosibirsk the capital of Russia?

No, the capital of Russia is Moscow. Novosibirsk is the 3rd largest city in the country.

What timezone is Novosibirsk in?

Novosibirsk is in the Asia/Novosibirsk timezone.