Sarajevo Population 2026 capital

Sarajevo has a population of 696,731, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in Federation of B&H. Roughly 22% of Bosnia and Herzegovina's population lives here. Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Location of Sarajevo. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

696,731

Rank in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Coordinates

43.85°N, 18.36°E

~509 m elevation · Europe/Sarajevo

Other big cities in Federation of B&H

City	Population	Rank in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Zenica	164,423	#3
Tuzla	142,486	#4
Mostar	104,518	#5
Bihać	75,641	#6
Ilidža	71,277	#7
Lukavac	44,520	#8
Bugojno	41,378	#9
Travnik	31,127	#14

Cities near Sarajevo

Ilidža71,277 people · ~4 km away
Visoko17,890 people · ~21 km away
Konjic15,950 people · ~39 km away
Zenica164,423 people · ~53 km away
Goražde17,650 people · ~54 km away
Travnik31,127 people · ~69 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sarajevo?

Sarajevo has a population of 696,731 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

What region is Sarajevo in?

Sarajevo is located in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is Sarajevo the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Yes, Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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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