Jihlava Population 2026
Jihlava has a population of 50,108, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Vysocina. Roughly 0.5% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,108
Rank in Czechia
#19
Coordinates
49.40°N, 15.59°E
~523 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
114 km
71 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Vysocina
| City | Population | Rank in Czechia |
|---|---|---|
| Třebíč | 34,530 | #32 |
| Havlíčkův Brod | 24,356 | #49 |
| Žďár nad Sázavou | 20,404 | #65 |
| Pelhřimov | 16,541 | #80 |
Cities near Jihlava
- Havlíčkův Brod24,356 people · ~23 km away
- Pelhřimov16,541 people · ~27 km away
- Třebíč34,530 people · ~29 km away
- Žďár nad Sázavou20,404 people · ~31 km away
- Jindřichův Hradec22,812 people · ~51 km away
- Chrudim23,630 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jihlava?
Jihlava has a population of 50,108 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Jihlava in?
Jihlava is located in Vysocina, Czechia.
Is Jihlava the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 114 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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