Brno Population 2026

Brno has a population of 379,466, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in South Moravian. Roughly 3.6% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 3.1× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.

Location of Brno (capital Prague shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

379,466

Rank in Czechia

Coordinates

49.20°N, 16.61°E

~226 m elevation · Europe/Prague

Distance to capital (Prague)

186 km

116 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Moravian

City	Population	Rank in Czechia
Znojmo	35,280	#31
Břeclav	25,789	#43
Líšeň	24,563	#47
Hodonín	23,517	#51
Bystrc	22,685	#55
Vyškov	20,645	#64
Blansko	20,002	#68

Cities near Brno

Líšeň24,563 people · ~6 km away
Bystrc22,685 people · ~7 km away
Blansko20,002 people · ~19 km away
Vyškov20,645 people · ~30 km away
Prostějov43,408 people · ~48 km away
Břeclav25,789 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Brno?

Brno has a population of 379,466 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Czechia.

What region is Brno in?

Brno is located in South Moravian, Czechia.

Is Brno the capital of Czechia?

No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 186 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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