Ljubljana Population 2026 capital

Ljubljana has a population of 272,220, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇸🇮 Slovenia, located in Ljubljana. Roughly 13% of Slovenia's population lives here. Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia.

Location of Ljubljana. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

272,220

Rank in Slovenia

Coordinates

46.05°N, 14.51°E

~295 m elevation · Europe/Ljubljana

Cities near Ljubljana

Kranj37,966 people · ~24 km away
Trbovlje15,163 people · ~44 km away
Velenje24,327 people · ~58 km away
Novo Mesto24,446 people · ~58 km away
Celje38,059 people · ~62 km away
Koper25,753 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ljubljana?

Ljubljana has a population of 272,220 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Slovenia.

What region is Ljubljana in?

Ljubljana is located in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Is Ljubljana the capital of Slovenia?

Yes, Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia.

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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