Prievidza Population 2026
Prievidza has a population of 43,645, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇸🇰 Slovakia, located in Trenčín Region. Roughly 0.8% of Slovakia's population lives here. It is about 9.7× smaller than Bratislava, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,645
Rank in Slovakia
#12
Coordinates
48.77°N, 18.63°E
~295 m elevation · Europe/Bratislava
Distance to capital (Bratislava)
132 km
82 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Trenčín Region
| City | Population | Rank in Slovakia |
|---|---|---|
| Trenčín | 58,278 | #9 |
| Považská Bystrica | 37,483 | #14 |
| Dubnica nad Váhom | 21,914 | #36 |
| Partizánske | 20,739 | #38 |
| Nové Mesto nad Váhom | 19,325 | #46 |
| Púchov | 16,995 | #51 |
| Bánovce nad Bebravou | 16,486 | #53 |
| Handlová | 15,694 | #54 |
Cities near Prievidza
- Handlová15,694 people · ~11 km away
- Partizánske20,739 people · ~24 km away
- Žiar nad Hronom16,955 people · ~26 km away
- Bánovce nad Bebravou16,486 people · ~28 km away
- Banská Bystrica74,590 people · ~38 km away
- Martin51,139 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Prievidza?
Prievidza has a population of 43,645 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Slovakia.
What region is Prievidza in?
Prievidza is located in Trenčín Region, Slovakia.
Is Prievidza the capital of Slovakia?
No, the capital of Slovakia is Bratislava, about 132 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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