Freiberg Population 2026

Freiberg has a population of 43,670, making it the #236 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saxony. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.

Location of Freiberg (capital Berlin shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

43,670

Rank in Germany

#236

Coordinates

50.91°N, 13.34°E

~412 m elevation · Europe/Berlin

Distance to capital (Berlin)

179 km

111 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Saxony

City	Population	Rank in Germany
Dresden	564,904	#10
Leipzig	504,971	#14
Chemnitz	247,220	#29
Zwickau	98,796	#81
Plauen	66,412	#132
Görlitz	57,751	#155
Bautzen	41,972	#254
Pirna	40,322	#274

Cities near Freiberg

Freital39,281 people · ~24 km away
Chemnitz247,220 people · ~30 km away
Dresden564,904 people · ~32 km away
Pirna40,322 people · ~42 km away
Zwickau98,796 people · ~63 km away
Altenburg38,568 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Freiberg?

Freiberg has a population of 43,670 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #236 biggest city in Germany.

What region is Freiberg in?

Freiberg is located in Saxony, Germany.

Is Freiberg the capital of Germany?

No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 179 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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