Hamm Population 2026
Hamm has a population of 178,967, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in North Rhine-Westphalia. Roughly 0.2% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
178,967
Rank in Germany
#44
Coordinates
51.68°N, 7.82°E
~66 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
393 km
244 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Hamm?
Hamm has a population of 178,967 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Hamm in?
Hamm is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Is Hamm the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 393 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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