Ptuj Population 2026
Ptuj has a population of 17,984, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇸🇮 Slovenia, located in Urban Municipality of Ptuj. Roughly 0.9% of Slovenia's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Ljubljana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,984
Rank in Slovenia
#8
Coordinates
46.42°N, 15.87°E
~237 m elevation · Europe/Ljubljana
Distance to capital (Ljubljana)
113 km
70 miles, straight line
Cities near Ptuj
FAQ
What is the population of Ptuj?
Ptuj has a population of 17,984 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Slovenia.
What region is Ptuj in?
Ptuj is located in Urban Municipality of Ptuj, Slovenia.
Is Ptuj the capital of Slovenia?
No, the capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana, about 113 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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