Pirot Population 2026
Pirot has a population of 40,678, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Central Serbia. Roughly 0.6% of Serbia's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Belgrade, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,678
Rank in Serbia
#24
Coordinates
43.15°N, 22.59°E
~371 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Distance to capital (Belgrade)
250 km
155 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Serbia
| City | Population | Rank in Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | 1,273,651 | #1 |
| 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 |
Cities near Pirot
FAQ
What is the population of Pirot?
Pirot has a population of 40,678 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Pirot in?
Pirot is located in Central Serbia, Serbia.
Is Pirot the capital of Serbia?
No, the capital of Serbia is Belgrade, about 250 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.