Hannover Population 2026
Hannover has a population of 515,140, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Lower Saxony. Roughly 0.6% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 6.7× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
515,140
Rank in Germany
#13
Coordinates
52.37°N, 9.73°E
~57 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
250 km
155 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lower Saxony
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Braunschweig | 244,715 | #30 |
| Osnabrück | 166,462 | #48 |
| Oldenburg | 159,218 | #52 |
| Wolfsburg | 123,064 | #59 |
| Göttingen | 122,149 | #61 |
| Salzgitter | 104,970 | #74 |
| Hildesheim | 103,052 | #78 |
| Wilhelmshaven | 84,393 | #99 |
Cities near Hannover
- Hildesheim103,052 people · ~29 km away
- Salzgitter104,970 people · ~52 km away
- Braunschweig244,715 people · ~55 km away
- Minden82,879 people · ~56 km away
- Wolfsburg123,064 people · ~71 km away
- Detmold73,680 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hannover?
Hannover has a population of 515,140 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Hannover in?
Hannover is located in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Is Hannover the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 250 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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