Niš Population 2026
Niš has a population of 250,000, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Central Serbia. Roughly 3.8% of Serbia's population lives here. It is about 5.1× smaller than Belgrade, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
250,000
Rank in Serbia
#2
Coordinates
43.32°N, 21.90°E
~194 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Distance to capital (Belgrade)
201 km
125 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Serbia
| City | Population | Rank in Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | 1,273,651 | #1 |
| 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 Niš
FAQ
What is the population of Niš?
Niš has a population of 250,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Niš in?
Niš is located in Central Serbia, Serbia.
Is Niš the capital of Serbia?
No, the capital of Serbia is Belgrade, about 201 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.