Karlovy Vary Population 2026

Karlovy Vary has a population of 45,500, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Carlsbad Region. Roughly 0.4% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,500

Rank in Czechia

#24

Coordinates

50.23°N, 12.87°E

~374 m elevation · Europe/Prague

Distance to capital (Prague)

112 km

70 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Carlsbad Region

City	Population	Rank in Czechia
Cheb	32,808	#34
Sokolov	22,007	#60
Ostrov	15,681	#87

Cities near Karlovy Vary

Ostrov15,681 people · ~9 km away
Sokolov22,007 people · ~17 km away
Kadaň18,759 people · ~33 km away
Cheb32,808 people · ~39 km away
Chomutov46,771 people · ~46 km away
Žatec18,959 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Karlovy Vary?

Karlovy Vary has a population of 45,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Czechia.

What region is Karlovy Vary in?

Karlovy Vary is located in Carlsbad Region, Czechia.

Is Karlovy Vary the capital of Czechia?

No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 112 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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