Kragujevac Population 2026
Kragujevac has a population of 147,473, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Central Serbia. Roughly 2.2% of Serbia's population lives here. It is about 8.6× smaller than Belgrade, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
147,473
Rank in Serbia
#5
Coordinates
44.02°N, 20.92°E
~182 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Distance to capital (Belgrade)
95 km
59 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Serbia
Cities near Kragujevac
- Jagodina35,589 people · ~28 km away
- Gornji Milanovac23,982 people · ~36 km away
- Kraljevo82,846 people · ~37 km away
- Ćuprija20,585 people · ~38 km away
- Smederevska Palanka27,000 people · ~39 km away
- Aranđelovac24,309 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kragujevac?
Kragujevac has a population of 147,473 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Kragujevac in?
Kragujevac is located in Central Serbia, Serbia.
Is Kragujevac the capital of Serbia?
No, the capital of Serbia is Belgrade, about 95 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.