Mostar Population 2026
Mostar has a population of 104,518, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in Federation of B&H. Roughly 3.4% of Bosnia and Herzegovina's population lives here. It is about 6.7× smaller than Sarajevo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
104,518
Rank in Bosnia and Herzegovina
#5
Coordinates
43.34°N, 17.81°E
~66 m elevation · Europe/Sarajevo
Distance to capital (Sarajevo)
71 km
44 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Federation of B&H
Cities near Mostar
FAQ
What is the population of Mostar?
Mostar has a population of 104,518 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What region is Mostar in?
Mostar is located in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is Mostar the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo, about 71 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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