Zemun Population 2026
Zemun has a population of 155,591, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇷🇸 Serbia, located in Central Serbia. Roughly 2.3% of Serbia's population lives here. It is about 8.2× smaller than Belgrade, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
155,591
Rank in Serbia
#4
Coordinates
44.85°N, 20.40°E
~100 m elevation · Europe/Belgrade
Distance to capital (Belgrade)
7 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Serbia
| City | Population | Rank in Serbia |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | 1,273,651 | #1 |
| Niš | 250,000 | #2 |
| Kragujevac | 147,473 | #5 |
| Čačak | 117,072 | #6 |
| Leskovac | 94,758 | #8 |
| Novi Pazar | 85,996 | #9 |
| Kraljevo | 82,846 | #10 |
| Kruševac | 75,256 | #13 |
Cities near Zemun
- Belgrade1,273,651 people · ~7 km away
- Nova Pazova15,488 people · ~18 km away
- Sremčica23,000 people · ~19 km away
- Pančevo76,654 people · ~19 km away
- Stara Pazova16,217 people · ~24 km away
- Obrenovac16,821 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zemun?
Zemun has a population of 155,591 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Serbia.
What region is Zemun in?
Zemun is located in Central Serbia, Serbia.
Is Zemun the capital of Serbia?
No, the capital of Serbia is Belgrade, about 7 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.