Valjevo Population 2026
Valjevo has a population of 61,035, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Central Serbia. Roughly 0.9% of Serbia's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Belgrade, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,035
Rank in Serbia
#16
Coordinates
44.28°N, 19.90°E
~180 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Distance to capital (Belgrade)
74 km
46 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 Valjevo
- Lazarevac23,551 people · ~31 km away
- Užice63,577 people · ~46 km away
- Obrenovac16,821 people · ~49 km away
- Gornji Milanovac23,982 people · ~53 km away
- Aranđelovac24,309 people · ~53 km away
- Šabac55,114 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Valjevo?
Valjevo has a population of 61,035 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Valjevo in?
Valjevo is located in Central Serbia, Serbia.
Is Valjevo the capital of Serbia?
No, the capital of Serbia is Belgrade, about 74 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.