Sombor Population 2026
Sombor has a population of 48,454, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Vojvodina. Roughly 0.7% of Serbia's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Belgrade, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,454
Rank in Serbia
#21
Coordinates
45.77°N, 19.11°E
~89 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Distance to capital (Belgrade)
151 km
94 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Vojvodina
Cities near Sombor
- Apatin18,320 people · ~15 km away
- Bačka Topola16,154 people · ~41 km away
- Vrbas25,907 people · ~47 km away
- Subotica100,000 people · ~56 km away
- Bačka Palanka29,449 people · ~62 km away
- Bečej25,774 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sombor?
Sombor has a population of 48,454 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Sombor in?
Sombor is located in Vojvodina, Serbia.
Is Sombor the capital of Serbia?
No, the capital of Serbia is Belgrade, about 151 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.