Vranje Population 2026
Vranje has a population of 56,199, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Central Serbia. Roughly 0.8% of Serbia's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Belgrade, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,199
Rank in Serbia
#17
Coordinates
42.55°N, 21.90°E
~468 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Distance to capital (Belgrade)
276 km
171 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 Vranje
FAQ
What is the population of Vranje?
Vranje has a population of 56,199 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Vranje in?
Vranje is located in Central Serbia, Serbia.
Is Vranje the capital of Serbia?
No, the capital of Serbia is Belgrade, about 276 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.