Belgrade Population 2026 capital
Belgrade has a population of 1,273,651, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Central Serbia. Roughly 19% of Serbia's population lives here. Belgrade is the capital of Serbia.
Population (city proper)
1,273,651
Rank in Serbia
#1
Coordinates
44.80°N, 20.47°E
~120 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Other big cities in Central Serbia
| City | Population | Rank in Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Niš | 250,000 | #2 |
| Zemun | 155,591 | #4 |
| Kragujevac | 147,473 | #5 |
| Čačak | 117,072 | #6 |
| Leskovac | 94,758 | #8 |
| Novi Pazar | 85,996 | #9 |
| Kraljevo | 82,846 | #10 |
| Kruševac | 75,256 | #13 |
Cities near Belgrade
- Zemun155,591 people · ~7 km away
- Sremčica23,000 people · ~15 km away
- Pančevo76,654 people · ~16 km away
- Nova Pazova15,488 people · ~25 km away
- Obrenovac16,821 people · ~27 km away
- Stara Pazova16,217 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Belgrade?
Belgrade has a population of 1,273,651 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Belgrade in?
Belgrade is located in Central Serbia, Serbia.
Is Belgrade the capital of Serbia?
Yes, Belgrade is the capital of Serbia.
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.