Novi Sad Population 2026
Novi Sad has a population of 215,400, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Vojvodina. Roughly 3.2% of Serbia's population lives here. It is about 5.9× smaller than Belgrade, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
215,400
Rank in Serbia
#3
Coordinates
45.25°N, 19.84°E
~79 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Distance to capital (Belgrade)
70 km
43 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Vojvodina
Cities near Novi Sad
- Futog18,018 people · ~10 km away
- Ruma32,229 people · ~27 km away
- Inđija24,450 people · ~30 km away
- Bačka Palanka29,449 people · ~34 km away
- Sremska Mitrovica39,084 people · ~35 km away
- Vrbas25,907 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Novi Sad?
Novi Sad has a population of 215,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Novi Sad in?
Novi Sad is located in Vojvodina, Serbia.
Is Novi Sad the capital of Serbia?
No, the capital of Serbia is Belgrade, about 70 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.