Prilep Population 2026

Prilep has a population of 73,814, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, located in Prilep. Roughly 4.1% of North Macedonia's population lives here. It is about 6.4× smaller than Skopje, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

73,814

Rank in North Macedonia

Coordinates

41.35°N, 21.55°E

~655 m elevation · Europe/Skopje

Distance to capital (Skopje)

73 km

45 miles, straight line

Cities near Prilep

Bitola69,287 people · ~39 km away
Kavadarci38,799 people · ~39 km away
Veles57,873 people · ~45 km away
Negotino19,515 people · ~47 km away
Kičevo31,123 people · ~53 km away
Resen16,539 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Prilep?

Prilep has a population of 73,814 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in North Macedonia.

What region is Prilep in?

Prilep is located in Prilep, North Macedonia.

Is Prilep the capital of North Macedonia?

No, the capital of North Macedonia is Skopje, about 73 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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