The current metro area population of New York City in 2026 is 19,293,000, a 0.73% increase from 2025.

• The metro area population of New York City in 2025 was 19,154,000, a 0.63% increase from 2024.
• The metro area population of New York City in 2024 was 19,034,000, a 0.51% increase from 2023.
• The metro area population of New York City in 2023 was 18,937,000, a 0.37% increase from 2022.