Herne Population 2026
Herne has a population of 172,108, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in North Rhine-Westphalia. Roughly 0.2% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
172,108
Rank in Germany
#46
Coordinates
51.54°N, 7.23°E
~67 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
437 km
271 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Rhine-Westphalia
Cities near Herne
- Bochum385,729 people · ~6 km away
- Recklinghausen122,438 people · ~9 km away
- Gelsenkirchen270,028 people · ~10 km away
- Marl91,398 people · ~16 km away
- Dortmund588,462 people · ~17 km away
- Essen593,085 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Herne?
Herne has a population of 172,108 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Herne in?
Herne is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Is Herne the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 437 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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