Duisburg Population 2026
Duisburg has a population of 504,358, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in North Rhine-Westphalia. Roughly 0.6% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 6.8× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
504,358
Rank in Germany
#15
Coordinates
51.43°N, 6.77°E
~38 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
471 km
292 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Rhine-Westphalia
Cities near Duisburg
- Bottrop119,909 people · ~15 km away
- Essen593,085 people · ~17 km away
- Düsseldorf618,685 people · ~23 km away
- Gelsenkirchen270,028 people · ~24 km away
- Bochum385,729 people · ~32 km away
- Wuppertal360,797 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Duisburg?
Duisburg has a population of 504,358 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Duisburg in?
Duisburg is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Is Duisburg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 471 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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