Because population lists are outdated even before they can be published, the following estimates have been rounded for easier comparison.
1. Belgrade – 1,198,000
Capital and largest city, located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube.
2. Novi Sad – 260,000
Second-largest city, cultural capital of Vojvodina.
3. Niš – 179,000
Key southern city with rich history.
4. Kragujevac – 146,000
Former industrial hub and modern automotive center.
5. Subotica – 89,000
Northern city with diverse cultural heritage.
6. Pančevo – 73,000
Industrial city near Belgrade on the Danube.
7. Novi Pazar – 71,000
Historic city in southwestern Serbia.
8. Čačak – 70,000
Central Serbian city on the Morava River.
9. Kruševac – 68,000
Eastern city with medieval significance.
10. Zrenjanin – 67,000
City in Vojvodina known for agriculture and industry.
11. Kraljevo – 57,000
Historic city at the meeting of two rivers.
12. Smederevo – 59,000
Danube port famous for its medieval fortress.
13. Leskovac – 54,000
Southern hub known for its grilled meats.
14. Vranje – 56,000
City in southern Serbia near the Macedonian border.
15. Valjevo – 61,000
Historic city west of Belgrade.
16. Vranje – 56,000
Southern town near the Macedonian border.
17. Šabac – 55,000
Town on the Sava River; center for regional trade.
18. Zaječar – 50,000
Eastern Serbian city known for cultural festivals.
19. Trstenik – 49,000
Town in Rasina District with local industry.
20. Sombor – 48,000
Vojvodina town with Baroque architecture.
21. Kikinda – 42,000
Northern town known for its animal sculptures.
22. Požarevac – 42,000
City in eastern Serbia with historical roots.
23. Pirot – 41,000
Eastern town near Bulgaria, known for carpets.
24. Bor – 39,000
Mining town in eastern Serbia.
25. Sremska Mitrovica – 39,000
Ancient Roman city full of history.
26. Vršac – 36,000
Vojvodina wine and cultural town near Romania.
27. Jagodina – 36,000
Central town known for fairs and medieval churches.
28. Ruma – 32,000
Srem district town with agricultural ties.
29. Bačka Palanka – 29,000
Riverfront town in South Bačka District.
30. Prokuplje – 28,000
Toplica region town with ancient history.
The above is subject to change.
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