Arizona is a large state in the western United States. It ranks 6th in terms of area and 14th in terms of population. The following is a list of the top 10 largest cities in Arizona by population. Let’s read.
Top 10 largest cities in Arizona by population
| Rank | City | Population (2025 estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | 1,665,481 |
| 2 | Tucson | 548,371 |
| 3 | Mesa | 513,656 |
| 4 | Gilbert | 287,285 |
| 5 | Chandler | 278,748 |
| 6 | Glendale | 260,572 |
| 7 | Scottsdale | 243,006 |
| 8 | Peoria | 200,881 |
| 9 | Tempe | 190,571 |
| 10 | Surprise | 175,304 |
(Also read: Top 10 largest cities in Florida by population | Florida’s largest cities)
Key points
- Phoenix is the capital and largest city in Arizona. The city has a population of around 1.67 million (2025 estimate).
- Phoenix is the largest state capital in the United States by population.
- Tucson is the second most populous city in Arizona.
- Mesa is the third most populous city in Arizona.
- Mesa is part of the Phoenix Metropolitan area.
- Phoenix overall ranks 5th in terms of population in the US after New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston.
