Kaiserslautern Population 2026
Kaiserslautern has a population of 98,732, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Rheinland-Pfalz. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
98,732
Rank in Germany
#82
Coordinates
49.44°N, 7.77°E
~240 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
522 km
324 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rheinland-Pfalz
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Mainz | 222,889 | #35 |
| Ludwigshafen am Rhein | 163,196 | #50 |
| Koblenz | 107,319 | #71 |
| Trier | 100,129 | #80 |
| Worms | 81,099 | #104 |
| Neuwied | 66,805 | #130 |
| Neustadt an der Weinstraße | 53,984 | #170 |
| Speyer | 50,343 | #194 |
Cities near Kaiserslautern
- Neustadt an der Weinstraße53,984 people · ~29 km away
- Homburg44,607 people · ~34 km away
- Frankenthal47,438 people · ~43 km away
- Sankt Wendel26,904 people · ~44 km away
- Neunkirchen49,843 people · ~44 km away
- Worms81,099 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kaiserslautern?
Kaiserslautern has a population of 98,732 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Kaiserslautern in?
Kaiserslautern is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
Is Kaiserslautern the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 522 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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