Erlangen Population 2026
Erlangen has a population of 102,675, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Bavaria. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
102,675
Rank in Germany
#79
Coordinates
49.59°N, 11.01°E
~290 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
367 km
228 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bavaria
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Munich | 1,505,005 | #3 |
| Nuremberg | 515,543 | #12 |
| Augsburg | 301,105 | #22 |
| Regensburg | 151,389 | #54 |
| Würzburg | 133,731 | #57 |
| Fürth | 132,036 | #58 |
| Ingolstadt | 120,658 | #63 |
| Bayreuth | 72,940 | #119 |
Cities near Erlangen
FAQ
What is the population of Erlangen?
Erlangen has a population of 102,675 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Erlangen in?
Erlangen is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Is Erlangen the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 367 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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