Vidin Population 2026

Vidin has a population of 34,797, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Vidin. Roughly 0.5% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

Location of Vidin (capital Sofia shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

34,797

Rank in Bulgaria

#25

Coordinates

43.99°N, 22.88°E

~41 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

148 km

92 miles, straight line

Cities near Vidin

Lom18,593 people · ~34 km away
Montana47,445 people · ~70 km away
Berkovitsa15,027 people · ~86 km away
Vratsa49,569 people · ~103 km away
Botevgrad20,909 people · ~141 km away
Sofia1,152,556 people · ~148 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Vidin?

Vidin has a population of 34,797 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Vidin in?

Vidin is located in Vidin, Bulgaria.

Is Vidin the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 148 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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