Göttingen Population 2026
Göttingen has a population of 122,149, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Lower Saxony. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
122,149
Rank in Germany
#61
Coordinates
51.53°N, 9.93°E
~153 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
262 km
163 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lower Saxony
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Hannover | 515,140 | #13 |
| Braunschweig | 244,715 | #30 |
| Osnabrück | 166,462 | #48 |
| Oldenburg | 159,218 | #52 |
| Wolfsburg | 123,064 | #59 |
| Salzgitter | 104,970 | #74 |
| Hildesheim | 103,052 | #78 |
| Wilhelmshaven | 84,393 | #99 |
Cities near Göttingen
- Kassel197,230 people · ~39 km away
- Baunatal27,929 people · ~48 km away
- Nordhausen43,912 people · ~60 km away
- Eisenach40,747 people · ~67 km away
- Wernigerode32,167 people · ~68 km away
- Hildesheim103,052 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Göttingen?
Göttingen has a population of 122,149 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Göttingen in?
Göttingen is located in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Is Göttingen the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 262 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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