Zaječar Population 2026
Zaječar has a population of 49,800, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Central Serbia. Roughly 0.7% of Serbia's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Belgrade, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,800
Rank in Serbia
#19
Coordinates
43.90°N, 22.26°E
~130 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Distance to capital (Belgrade)
175 km
109 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 Zaječar
FAQ
What is the population of Zaječar?
Zaječar has a population of 49,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Zaječar in?
Zaječar is located in Central Serbia, Serbia.
Is Zaječar the capital of Serbia?
No, the capital of Serbia is Belgrade, about 175 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.