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Pristina overview
Pristina (orange) and the other large cities of Kosovo
Pristina lies in Kosovo at 42.67°N, 21.17°E, about 597 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Belgrade (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Kosovo: the next largest cities are Prizren (171,464), Mitrovicë (107,045), Gjakovë (94,158). Together, the three largest cities hold 49.7% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Vushtrri, about 23 km away, followed by Ferizaj (34 km).
Kosovo as a whole has a live population of 1,666,258 (-0.3% a year) and ranks #153 of 238 countries — see the Kosovo population page for the full statistics and the Kosovo atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Pristina
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Vushtrri Mitrovica | 23 km | 30,651 |
| Ferizaj Ferizaj | 34 km | 59,504 |
| Mitrovicë Mitrovica | 34 km | 107,045 |
| Gjilan Gjilan | 34 km | 51,912 |
| Zvečan Mitrovica | 37 km | 17,000 |
| Orahovac Gjakova | 52 km | 22,049 |
| Leposaviq Mitrovica | 56 km | 19,000 |
| Istok Pec | 57 km | 40,000 |
Largest cities in Kosovo
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PristinaCapital | Pristina | 550,000 |
| 2 | Prizren | Prizren | 171,464 |
| 3 | Mitrovicë | Mitrovica | 107,045 |
| 4 | Gjakovë | Gjakova | 94,158 |
| 5 | Ferizaj | Ferizaj | 59,504 |
| 6 | Gjilan | Gjilan | 51,912 |
| 7 | Deçan | Gjakova | 50,500 |
| 8 | Pejë | Pec | 48,962 |
| 9 | Istok | Pec | 40,000 |
| 10 | Vushtrri | Mitrovica | 30,651 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pristina?
Pristina has about 550,000 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Pristina the capital of Kosovo?
Yes — Pristina is the national capital of Kosovo.
How big is Pristina compared with the rest of Kosovo?
Its 550,000 residents are 33% of the 1,666,258 people living in Kosovo today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Pristina?
In Kosovo, at latitude 42.67 and longitude 21.17, 597 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Vushtrri (23 km), Ferizaj (34 km), Mitrovicë (34 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Pristina Population 2026 — Kosovo. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/kosovo/pristina/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/kosovo/pristina/">Pristina Population 2026 — Kosovo</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.