Gostivar Population 2026

Gostivar has a population of 50,974, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, located in Gostivar. Roughly 2.8% of North Macedonia's population lives here. It is about 9.3× smaller than Skopje, the country's biggest city.

Location of Gostivar (capital Skopje shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

50,974

Rank in North Macedonia

Coordinates

41.80°N, 20.91°E

~535 m elevation · Europe/Skopje

Distance to capital (Skopje)

49 km

30 miles, straight line

Cities near Gostivar

Negotino17,518 people · ~9 km away
Bogovinje15,166 people · ~14 km away
Kamenjane15,376 people · ~17 km away
Brvenica16,267 people · ~20 km away
Zelino25,422 people · ~24 km away
Tetovo63,176 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gostivar?

Gostivar has a population of 50,974 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in North Macedonia.

What region is Gostivar in?

Gostivar is located in Gostivar, North Macedonia.

Is Gostivar the capital of North Macedonia?

No, the capital of North Macedonia is Skopje, about 49 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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