Frankfurt am Main Population 2026
Frankfurt am Main has a population of 650,000, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Hesse. Roughly 0.8% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 5.3× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
650,000
Rank in Germany
#5
Coordinates
50.12°N, 8.68°E
~113 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
424 km
263 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hesse
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Wiesbaden | 288,850 | #23 |
| Kassel | 197,230 | #41 |
| Darmstadt | 167,029 | #47 |
| 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 Frankfurt am Main
- Offenbach119,192 people · ~6 km away
- Hanau am Main88,648 people · ~17 km away
- Rüsselsheim am Main59,730 people · ~23 km away
- Darmstadt167,029 people · ~27 km away
- Wiesbaden288,850 people · ~32 km away
- Mainz222,889 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Frankfurt am Main?
Frankfurt am Main has a population of 650,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Frankfurt am Main in?
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hesse, Germany.
Is Frankfurt am Main the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 424 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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