Nikšić Population 2026
Nikšić has a population of 58,212, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇲🇪 Montenegro, located in Opština Nikšić. Roughly 9.3% of Montenegro's population lives here. It is about 4.1× smaller than Podgorica, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,212
Rank in Montenegro
#2
Coordinates
42.77°N, 18.94°E
~630 m elevation · Europe/Podgorica
Distance to capital (Podgorica)
45 km
28 miles, straight line
Cities near Nikšić
- Cetinje15,137 people · ~43 km away
- Podgorica236,852 people · ~45 km away
- Herceg Novi19,536 people · ~49 km away
- Budva18,000 people · ~55 km away
- Bijelo Polje15,400 people · ~72 km away
- Pljevlja19,489 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nikšić?
Nikšić has a population of 58,212 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Montenegro.
What region is Nikšić in?
Nikšić is located in Opština Nikšić, Montenegro.
Is Nikšić the capital of Montenegro?
No, the capital of Montenegro is Podgorica, about 45 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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