Hildesheim Population 2026
Hildesheim has a population of 103,052, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Lower Saxony. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
103,052
Rank in Germany
#78
Coordinates
52.15°N, 9.95°E
~93 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
239 km
148 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lower Saxony
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Hannover | 515,140 | #13 |
| Braunschweig | 244,715 | #30 |
| Osnabrück | 166,462 | #48 |
| Oldenburg | 159,218 | #52 |
| Wolfsburg | 123,064 | #59 |
| Göttingen | 122,149 | #61 |
| Salzgitter | 104,970 | #74 |
| Wilhelmshaven | 84,393 | #99 |
Cities near Hildesheim
- Hannover515,140 people · ~29 km away
- Salzgitter104,970 people · ~32 km away
- Braunschweig244,715 people · ~41 km away
- Wolfsburg123,064 people · ~64 km away
- Wernigerode32,167 people · ~67 km away
- Göttingen122,149 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hildesheim?
Hildesheim has a population of 103,052 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Hildesheim in?
Hildesheim is located in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Is Hildesheim the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 239 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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