Largest Cities in Serbia

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Serbia 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  ·  Serbia

Largest Cities - Serbia

1 Belgrade SE 1,197,714
2 Novi Sad VO 260,438
3 Pristina KO 227,466
4 Niš SE 183,164
5 Ferizaj KO 180,583
6 Zemun SE 177,908
7 Čukarica SE 175,793
8 Kragujevac SE 150,623
9 Prizren KO 147,428
10 Subotica VO 105,681
11 Rakovica SE 104,456
12 Valjevo SE 90,312
13 Gjilan KO 82,980
14 Pejë KO 82,661
15 Pančevo VO 73,401
16 Suva Reka KO 72,229
17 Čačak SE 71,883
18 Mitrovicë KO 71,601
19 Obrenovac SE 68,882
20 Zrenjanin VO 67,129
21 Kraljevo SE 66,688
22 Novi Pazar SE 66,527
23 Smederevo SE 62,000
24 Leskovac SE 60,288
25 Užice SE 59,747
26 Kruševac SE 58,745
27 Glogovac KO 58,579
28 Lipljan KO 56,643
29 Vranje SE 55,214
30 Šabac SE 55,114
31 Sombor VO 51,471
32 Deçan KO 50,500
33 Zaječar SE 49,800
34 Vitina KO 46,959
35 Peqan KO 45,713
36 Surčin SE 45,452
37 Stari Grad SE 44,737
38 Gjakovë KO 41,809
39 Požarevac SE 41,736
40 Pirot SE 40,678
41 Srbica KO 40,632
42 Istok KO 40,000
43 Sremska Mitrovica VO 39,084
44 Kikinda VO 38,065
45 Dragash KO 35,000
46 Podujeva KO 35,000
47 Shtime KO 35,000
48 Jagodina SE 34,892
49 Bor SE 34,159
50 Ruma VO 32,229
51 Vršac VO 31,946
52 Vushtrri KO 30,651
53 Prokuplje SE 27,673
54 Priboj SE 27,133
55 Smederevska Palanka SE 27,000
56 Bačka Palanka VO 25,476
57 Knjazevac SE 25,000
58 Inđija VO 24,450
59 Aranđelovac SE 24,309
60 Vrbas VO 24,112
61 Gornji Milanovac SE 23,982
62 Lazarevac SE 23,551
63 Sremčica SE 23,000
64 Orahovac KO 22,049
65 Senta VO 20,302
66 Llazicë KO 19,863
67 Loznica SE 19,515
68 Bečej VO 19,492
69 Ćuprija SE 19,471
70 Leposaviq KO 19,000
71 Futog VO 18,011
72 Negotin SE 17,612
73 Trstenik SE 17,180
74 Zvečan KO 17,000
75 Stara Pazova VO 16,217
76 Nova Pazova VO 15,488
77 Zubin Potok KO 14,900
78 Apatin VO 14,613
79 Kovin VO 14,250
80 Sremska Kamenica VO 14,205
81 Sjenica SE 14,060
82 Petrovaradin VO 13,917
83 Kosovo Polje KO 12,919
84 Bačka Topola VO 11,930
85 Obiliq KO 11,612
86 Koceljeva SE 11,148
87 Kać VO 11,067
88 Ripanj SE 11,000
89 Novi Bečej VO 10,967
90 Bela Crkva VO 10,675
91 Ada VO 10,547
92 Veternik VO 10,226
93 Vrnjačka Banja SE 10,207
94 Majdanpek SE 10,071
95 Kanjiža VO 9,871
96 Kačanik KO 9,800
97 Žagubica SE 9,712
98 Hani i Elezit KO 9,403
99 Kamenica KO 9,312
100 Žabari SE 9,261

The largest cities in Serbia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Belgrade leads with a population of 1,197,714, followed by Novi Sad and Pristina. 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 32,229 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,049,365.

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