Banská Bystrica Population 2026
Banská Bystrica has a population of 74,590, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Banská Bystrica Region. Roughly 1.4% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 5.7× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,590
Rank in Slovakia
#7
Coordinates
48.74°N, 19.15°E
~329 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
164 km
102 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Banská Bystrica Region
| City | Population | Rank in Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Zvolen | 39,844 | #13 |
| Lučenec | 25,191 | #28 |
| Rimavská Sobota | 21,434 | #37 |
| Brezno | 19,866 | #44 |
| Žiar nad Hronom | 16,955 | #52 |
Cities near Banská Bystrica
- Zvolen39,844 people · ~18 km away
- Žiar nad Hronom16,955 people · ~27 km away
- Handlová15,694 people · ~29 km away
- Brezno19,866 people · ~36 km away
- Prievidza43,645 people · ~38 km away
- Ružomberok26,671 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Banská Bystrica?
Banská Bystrica has a population of 74,590 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Banská Bystrica in?
Banská Bystrica is located in Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia.
Is Banská Bystrica the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 164 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.
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