Darmstadt Population 2026
Darmstadt has a population of 167,029, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Hesse. Roughly 0.2% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
167,029
Rank in Germany
#47
Coordinates
49.87°N, 8.65°E
~148 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
444 km
276 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hesse
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt am Main | 650,000 | #5 |
| Wiesbaden | 288,850 | #23 |
| Kassel | 197,230 | #41 |
| Offenbach | 119,192 | #67 |
| Gießen | 89,179 | #93 |
| Hanau am Main | 88,648 | #94 |
| Marburg an der Lahn | 78,895 | #108 |
| Fulda | 63,760 | #138 |
Cities near Darmstadt
- Rüsselsheim am Main59,730 people · ~21 km away
- Offenbach119,192 people · ~27 km away
- Frankfurt am Main650,000 people · ~27 km away
- Mainz222,889 people · ~29 km away
- Worms81,099 people · ~34 km away
- Hanau am Main88,648 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Darmstadt?
Darmstadt has a population of 167,029 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Darmstadt in?
Darmstadt is located in Hesse, Germany.
Is Darmstadt the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 444 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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