Pécs Population 2026

Pécs has a population of 145,347, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇭🇺 Hungary, located in Baranya. Roughly 1.5% of Hungary's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Budapest, the country's biggest city.

Location of Pécs (capital Budapest shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

145,347

Rank in Hungary

Coordinates

46.08°N, 18.23°E

~155 m elevation · Europe/Budapest

Distance to capital (Budapest)

170 km

106 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Baranya

City	Population	Rank in Hungary
Komló	26,924	#44
Mohács	18,711	#68

Cities near Pécs

Komló26,924 people · ~13 km away
Dombóvár20,748 people · ~34 km away
Mohács18,711 people · ~37 km away
Kaposvár64,280 people · ~46 km away
Szekszárd34,174 people · ~48 km away
Baja37,714 people · ~57 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pécs?

Pécs has a population of 145,347 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Hungary.

What region is Pécs in?

Pécs is located in Baranya, Hungary.

Is Pécs the capital of Hungary?

No, the capital of Hungary is Budapest, about 170 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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