Bečej Population 2026
Bečej has a population of 25,774, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Vojvodina. Roughly 0.4% of Serbia's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Belgrade, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,774
Rank in Serbia
#34
Coordinates
45.62°N, 20.03°E
~77 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Distance to capital (Belgrade)
96 km
60 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Bečej?
Bečej has a population of 25,774 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Bečej in?
Bečej is located in Vojvodina, Serbia.
Is Bečej the capital of Serbia?
No, the capital of Serbia is Belgrade, about 96 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.