Pernik Population 2026
Pernik has a population of 82,467, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Pernik. Roughly 1.2% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
82,467
Rank in Bulgaria
#9
Coordinates
42.60°N, 23.03°E
~751 m elevation · Europe/Sofia
Distance to capital (Sofia)
26 km
16 miles, straight line
Cities near Pernik
- Sofia1,152,556 people · ~26 km away
- Dupnitsa34,764 people · ~38 km away
- Kyustendil46,856 people · ~45 km away
- Samokov26,765 people · ~52 km away
- Blagoevgrad67,810 people · ~65 km away
- Botevgrad20,909 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pernik?
Pernik has a population of 82,467 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Bulgaria.
What region is Pernik in?
Pernik is located in Pernik, Bulgaria.
Is Pernik the capital of Bulgaria?
No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 26 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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