Ohrid Population 2026

Ohrid has a population of 42,033, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, located in Ohrid. Roughly 2.3% of North Macedonia's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Skopje, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,033

Rank in North Macedonia

#11

Coordinates

41.12°N, 20.80°E

~701 m elevation · Europe/Skopje

Distance to capital (Skopje)

111 km

69 miles, straight line

Cities near Ohrid

Struga37,387 people · ~12 km away
Resen16,539 people · ~18 km away
Centar Župa45,412 people · ~45 km away
Bitola69,287 people · ~46 km away
Kičevo31,123 people · ~46 km away
Debar18,074 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ohrid?

Ohrid has a population of 42,033 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in North Macedonia.

What region is Ohrid in?

Ohrid is located in Ohrid, North Macedonia.

Is Ohrid the capital of North Macedonia?

No, the capital of North Macedonia is Skopje, about 111 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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