Augsburg Population 2026
Augsburg has a population of 301,105, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Bavaria. Roughly 0.4% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
301,105
Rank in Germany
#22
Coordinates
48.37°N, 10.90°E
~489 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
495 km
307 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bavaria
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Munich | 1,505,005 | #3 |
| Nuremberg | 515,543 | #12 |
| Regensburg | 151,389 | #54 |
| Würzburg | 133,731 | #57 |
| Fürth | 132,036 | #58 |
| Ingolstadt | 120,658 | #63 |
| Erlangen | 102,675 | #79 |
| Bayreuth | 72,940 | #119 |
Cities near Augsburg
- Germering40,916 people · ~44 km away
- Munich1,505,005 people · ~56 km away
- Kaufbeuren42,505 people · ~58 km away
- Ingolstadt120,658 people · ~58 km away
- Freising42,570 people · ~63 km away
- Neu-Ulm51,389 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Augsburg?
Augsburg has a population of 301,105 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Augsburg in?
Augsburg is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Is Augsburg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 495 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.
← All biggest cities in Germany · Germany population by year