Bergisch Gladbach Population 2026
Bergisch Gladbach has a population of 106,184, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in North Rhine-Westphalia. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
106,184
Rank in Germany
#73
Coordinates
50.99°N, 7.13°E
~98 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
465 km
289 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Rhine-Westphalia
Cities near Bergisch Gladbach
- Leverkusen162,738 people · ~12 km away
- Köln1,024,621 people · ~14 km away
- Bonn330,579 people · ~28 km away
- Wuppertal360,797 people · ~30 km away
- Düsseldorf618,685 people · ~36 km away
- Hagen198,972 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bergisch Gladbach?
Bergisch Gladbach has a population of 106,184 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Bergisch Gladbach in?
Bergisch Gladbach is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Is Bergisch Gladbach the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 465 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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