Ruse Population 2026
Ruse has a population of 121,168, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Ruse. Roughly 1.8% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 9.5× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
121,168
Rank in Bulgaria
#6
Coordinates
43.85°N, 25.95°E
~39 m elevation · Europe/Sofia
Distance to capital (Sofia)
248 km
154 miles, straight line
Cities near Ruse
- Svishtov30,157 people · ~55 km away
- Razgrad28,931 people · ~57 km away
- Popovo16,571 people · ~60 km away
- Gorna Oryahovitsa32,792 people · ~83 km away
- Targovishte34,793 people · ~83 km away
- Veliko Tŭrnovo59,166 people · ~89 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ruse?
Ruse has a population of 121,168 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Bulgaria.
What region is Ruse in?
Ruse is located in Ruse, Bulgaria.
Is Ruse the capital of Bulgaria?
No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 248 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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