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Largest Cities in Serbia

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Serbia

1 Belgrade SE 1,273,651
2 Pristina KO 550,000
3 Niš SE 250,000
4 Novi Sad VO 215,400
5 Prizren KO 171,464
6 Zemun SE 155,591
7 Kragujevac SE 147,473
8 Čačak SE 117,072
9 Mitrovicë KO 107,045
10 Subotica VO 100,000
11 Leskovac SE 94,758
12 Gjakovë KO 94,158
13 Novi Pazar SE 85,996
14 Kraljevo SE 82,846
15 Zrenjanin VO 79,773
16 Pančevo VO 76,654
17 Kruševac SE 75,256
18 Suva Reka KO 72,229
19 Užice SE 63,577
20 Smederevo SE 62,000
21 Valjevo SE 61,035
22 Ferizaj KO 59,504
23 Glogovac KO 58,579
24 Vranje SE 56,199
25 Šabac SE 55,114
26 Gjilan KO 51,912
27 Deçan KO 50,500
28 Zaječar SE 49,800
29 Trstenik SE 49,043
30 Pejë KO 48,962
31 Sombor VO 48,454
32 Vitina KO 46,959
33 Kikinda VO 41,935
34 Požarevac SE 41,736
35 Pirot SE 40,678
36 Istok KO 40,000
37 Bor SE 39,387
38 Sremska Mitrovica VO 39,084
39 Vršac VO 36,300
40 Jagodina SE 35,589
41 Dragash KO 35,000
42 Podujeva KO 35,000
43 Shtime KO 35,000
44 Ruma VO 32,229
45 Vushtrri KO 30,651
46 Bačka Palanka VO 29,449
47 Inđija VO 28,450
48 Prokuplje SE 27,673
49 Smederevska Palanka SE 27,000
50 Vrbas VO 25,907
51 Bečej VO 25,774
52 Knjazevac SE 25,000
53 Aranđelovac SE 24,309
54 Gornji Milanovac SE 23,982
55 Lazarevac SE 23,551
56 Sremčica SE 23,000
57 Orahovac KO 22,049
58 Ćuprija SE 20,585
59 Senta VO 20,302
60 Llazicë KO 19,863
61 Loznica SE 19,515
62 Leposaviq KO 19,000
63 Apatin VO 18,320
64 Futog VO 18,018
65 Negotin SE 17,612
66 Zvečan KO 17,000
67 Obrenovac SE 16,821
68 Stara Pazova VO 16,217
69 Kosovo Polje KO 16,154
70 Bačka Topola VO 16,154
71 Nova Pazova VO 15,488
72 Zubin Potok KO 14,900
73 Novi Bečej VO 14,452
74 Kovin VO 14,250
75 Sremska Kamenica VO 14,205
76 Sjenica SE 14,060
77 Petrovaradin VO 13,917
78 Surčin SE 12,575
79 Obiliq KO 11,612
80 Koceljeva SE 11,148
81 Kać VO 11,067
82 Ripanj SE 11,000
83 Bela Crkva VO 10,675
84 Ada VO 10,547
85 Veternik VO 10,226
86 Vrnjačka Banja SE 10,207
87 Kanjiža VO 10,200
88 Majdanpek SE 10,071
89 Kačanik KO 9,800
90 Žagubica SE 9,712
91 Hani i Elezit KO 9,389
92 Kamenica KO 9,312
93 Žabari SE 9,261
94 Čurug VO 9,231
95 Vrčin SE 9,088
96 Lipljan KO 9,047
97 Bačko Petrovo Selo VO 8,959
98 Sremski Karlovci VO 8,839
99 Bajina Bašta SE 8,533
100 Crvenka VO 8,532

The largest cities in Serbia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Belgrade leads with a population of 1,273,651, followed by Pristina and Niš. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. SE dominates the top 10 with 5 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Belgrade's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. SE has 5 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 25,907 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,460,515.

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