Prostějov Population 2026
Prostějov has a population of 43,408, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇨🇿 Czechia, located in Olomouc Region. Roughly 0.4% of Czechia's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Prague, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,408
Rank in Czechia
#26
Coordinates
49.47°N, 17.11°E
~223 m elevation · Europe/Prague
Distance to capital (Prague)
205 km
127 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Prostějov?
Prostějov has a population of 43,408 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Czechia.
What region is Prostějov in?
Prostějov is located in Olomouc Region, Czechia.
Is Prostějov the capital of Czechia?
No, the capital of Czechia is Prague, about 205 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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