Novi Pazar Population 2026
Novi Pazar has a population of 85,996, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Central Serbia. Roughly 1.3% of Serbia's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Belgrade, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,996
Rank in Serbia
#9
Coordinates
43.14°N, 20.51°E
~511 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Distance to capital (Belgrade)
185 km
115 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Serbia
Cities near Novi Pazar
FAQ
What is the population of Novi Pazar?
Novi Pazar has a population of 85,996 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Novi Pazar in?
Novi Pazar is located in Central Serbia, Serbia.
Is Novi Pazar the capital of Serbia?
No, the capital of Serbia is Belgrade, about 185 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.