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Berlin overview
Berlin (orange) and the other large cities of Germany
Berlin lies in State of Berlin in Germany at 52.52°N, 13.41°E, about 74 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Germany: the next largest cities are Hamburg (1,973,896), Munich (1,505,005), Köln (1,024,621). Together, the three largest cities hold 8.3% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Potsdam, about 27 km away, followed by Magdeburg (129 km).
Germany as a whole has a live population of 83,587,871 (-0.2% a year) and ranks #19 of 238 countries — see the Germany population page for the full statistics and the Germany atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Berlin
Largest cities in Germany
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BerlinCapital | State of Berlin | 3,426,354 |
| 2 | Hamburg | Hamburg | 1,973,896 |
| 3 | Munich | Bavaria | 1,505,005 |
| 4 | Köln | North Rhine-Westphalia | 1,024,621 |
| 5 | Frankfurt am Main | Hesse | 650,000 |
| 6 | Düsseldorf | North Rhine-Westphalia | 618,685 |
| 7 | Stuttgart | Baden-Wurttemberg | 612,663 |
| 8 | Essen | North Rhine-Westphalia | 593,085 |
| 9 | Dortmund | North Rhine-Westphalia | 588,462 |
| 10 | Dresden | Saxony | 564,904 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berlin?
Berlin has about 3,426,354 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Berlin the capital of Germany?
Yes — Berlin is the national capital of Germany.
How big is Berlin compared with the rest of Germany?
Its 3,426,354 residents are 4.1% of the 83,587,871 people living in Germany today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Berlin?
In State of Berlin, Germany, at latitude 52.52 and longitude 13.41, 74 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Potsdam (27 km), Magdeburg (129 km), Leipzig (150 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Berlin Population 2026 — Germany. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/germany/berlin/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/germany/berlin/">Berlin Population 2026 — Germany</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.
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