Braunschweig Population 2026
Braunschweig has a population of 244,715, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Lower Saxony. Roughly 0.3% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
244,715
Rank in Germany
#30
Coordinates
52.27°N, 10.53°E
~72 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
198 km
123 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lower Saxony
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Hannover | 515,140 | #13 |
| Osnabrück | 166,462 | #48 |
| Oldenburg | 159,218 | #52 |
| Wolfsburg | 123,064 | #59 |
| Göttingen | 122,149 | #61 |
| Salzgitter | 104,970 | #74 |
| Hildesheim | 103,052 | #78 |
| Wilhelmshaven | 84,393 | #99 |
Cities near Braunschweig
- Salzgitter104,970 people · ~14 km away
- Wolfsburg123,064 people · ~25 km away
- Hildesheim103,052 people · ~41 km away
- Wernigerode32,167 people · ~51 km away
- Halberstadt39,729 people · ~55 km away
- Hannover515,140 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Braunschweig?
Braunschweig has a population of 244,715 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Braunschweig in?
Braunschweig is located in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Is Braunschweig the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 198 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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