Güstrow Population 2026

Güstrow has a population of 31,217, making it the #381 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is about 110× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.

BerlinGüstrow
Location of Güstrow (capital Berlin shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
31,217
Rank in Germany
#381
Coordinates
53.80°N, 12.17°E
~9 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
164 km
102 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

CityPopulationRank in Germany
Rostock198,293#40
Schwerin96,641#83
Neubrandenburg68,082#125
Stralsund58,976#151
Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald52,731#175
Wismar45,255#225
Neustrelitz22,291#595
Waren21,470#623

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FAQ

What is the population of Güstrow?
Güstrow has a population of 31,217 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #381 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Güstrow in?
Güstrow is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
Is Güstrow the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 164 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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