Hamburg Population 2026
Hamburg has a population of 1,973,896, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Hamburg. Roughly 2.4% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 1.7× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,973,896
Rank in Germany
#2
Coordinates
53.55°N, 9.99°E
~9 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
255 km
158 miles, straight line
Cities near Hamburg
- Norderstedt82,844 people · ~17 km away
- Pinneberg40,577 people · ~18 km away
- Wedel34,912 people · ~20 km away
- Ahrensburg30,103 people · ~21 km away
- Elmshorn48,703 people · ~31 km away
- Itzehoe33,047 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hamburg?
Hamburg has a population of 1,973,896 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Hamburg in?
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
Is Hamburg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 255 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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