Prijedor Population 2026
Prijedor has a population of 36,347, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in Srpska. Roughly 1.2% of Bosnia and Herzegovina's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Sarajevo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,347
Rank in Bosnia and Herzegovina
#12
Coordinates
44.98°N, 16.71°E
~140 m elevation · Europe/Sarajevo
Distance to capital (Sarajevo)
181 km
112 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Srpska
| City | Population | Rank in Bosnia and Herzegovina |
|---|---|---|
| Banja Luka | 221,106 | #2 |
| Bijeljina | 37,692 | #11 |
| Trebinje | 33,178 | #13 |
| Doboj | 27,235 | #15 |
Cities near Prijedor
- Banja Luka221,106 people · ~45 km away
- Bosanska Krupa15,193 people · ~46 km away
- Cazin21,741 people · ~61 km away
- Bihać75,641 people · ~69 km away
- Velika Kladuša19,330 people · ~75 km away
- Doboj27,235 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Prijedor?
Prijedor has a population of 36,347 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What region is Prijedor in?
Prijedor is located in Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is Prijedor the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo, about 181 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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