Largest Cities in Bulgaria

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Bulgaria Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
All Countries  ·  Bulgaria

Largest Cities - Bulgaria

1 Sofia 42 1,213,134
2 Plovdiv 51 329,489
3 Varna 61 318,737
4 Burgas 39 189,086
5 Stara Zagora 59 120,976
6 Ruse 53 120,282
7 Pleven 50 88,058
8 Sliven 56 77,832
9 Dobrich 40 68,573
10 Shumen 54 66,399
11 Pernik 49 65,317
12 Blagoevgrad 38 64,171
13 Haskovo 43 62,923
14 Veliko Tŭrnovo 62 60,067
15 Yambol 65 58,997
16 Pazardzhik 48 53,693
17 Vratsa 64 47,874
18 Asenovgrad 51 45,271
19 Gabrovo 41 43,229
20 Kardzhali 44 42,250
21 Kazanlak 59 41,260
22 Montana 47 34,614
23 Kyustendil 45 34,063
24 Vidin 63 33,127
25 Targovishte 60 32,524
26 Svishtov 62 30,157
27 Dimitrovgrad 43 29,835
28 Razgrad 52 28,931
29 Asparuhovo 61 27,000
30 Lovech 46 26,693
31 Silistra 55 26,470
32 Dupnitsa 45 26,108
33 Petrich 38 25,888
34 Gorna Oryahovitsa 62 24,768
35 Smolyan 57 24,028
36 Samokov 58 23,741
37 Sandanski 38 23,334
38 Gotse Delchev 38 20,522
39 Velingrad 48 19,843
40 Karlovo 51 18,590
41 Botevgrad 58 18,497
42 Nesebar 39 18,384
43 Harmanli 43 17,223
44 Aytos 39 17,119
45 Sevlievo 41 16,935
46 Troyan 46 16,501
47 Svilengrad 43 16,302
48 Nova Zagora 56 16,298
49 Lom 47 15,429
50 Panagyurishte 48 14,754
51 Rakovski 51 14,670
52 Pomorie 39 14,195
53 Karnobat 39 14,176
54 Tryavna 41 13,818
55 Balchik 40 13,000
56 Ihtiman 58 12,537
57 Peshtera 48 12,452
58 Chirpan 59 12,375
59 Popovo 60 12,161
60 Kostinbrod 58 11,665
61 Radomir 49 11,486
62 Razlog 38 11,025
63 Parvomay 51 10,862
64 Kozloduy 64 10,652
65 Bansko 38 10,189
66 Cherven Bryag 50 10,041
67 Radnevo 59 9,964
68 Kavarna 40 9,838
69 Novi Pazar 54 9,826
70 Zlatni Pyasatsi 61 9,760
71 Stamboliyski 51 9,671
72 Provadia 61 9,634
73 Berkovitsa 47 9,587
74 Knezha 50 9,327
75 Etropole 58 8,827
76 Byala Slatina 64 8,660
77 Elhovo 65 8,384
78 Pavlikeni 62 7,954
79 Rakitovo 48 7,749
80 Sredets 39 7,465
81 Lukovit 46 7,457
82 Teteven 46 7,335
83 Krichim 51 7,094
84 Levski 50 7,062
85 Isperih 52 6,973
86 Aksakovo 61 6,896
87 Svoge 58 6,828
88 Slivnitsa 58 6,675
89 Lozen 42 6,671
90 Elin Pelin 58 6,659
91 Tutrakan 55 6,582
92 Sveti Vlas 39 6,535
93 Lyaskovets 62 6,512
94 Beloslav 61 6,502
95 Lyubimets 43 6,469
96 Devnya 61 6,457
97 Gŭlŭbovo 59 6,413
98 Pirdop 58 6,156
99 Simitli 38 6,049
100 Belene 50 5,855

The largest cities in Bulgaria represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Sofia leads with a population of 1,213,134, followed by Plovdiv and Varna. 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. The top 10 cities span multiple states, showing that urban growth is distributed across different regions.

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. Sofia's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. The 50th largest city still has a population of 14,754 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,171,422.

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