Bonn Population 2026
Bonn has a population of 330,579, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in North Rhine-Westphalia. Roughly 0.4% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
330,579
Rank in Germany
#19
Coordinates
50.73°N, 7.10°E
~64 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
479 km
297 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Rhine-Westphalia
Cities near Bonn
- Köln1,024,621 people · ~24 km away
- Bergisch Gladbach106,184 people · ~28 km away
- Leverkusen162,738 people · ~34 km away
- Neuwied66,805 people · ~43 km away
- Koblenz107,319 people · ~54 km away
- Wuppertal360,797 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bonn?
Bonn has a population of 330,579 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Bonn in?
Bonn is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Is Bonn the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 479 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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