Karlsruhe Population 2026
Karlsruhe has a population of 283,799, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Baden-Wurttemberg. Roughly 0.3% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
283,799
Rank in Germany
#24
Coordinates
49.01°N, 8.40°E
~118 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
526 km
327 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baden-Wurttemberg
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart | 612,663 | #7 |
| Mannheim | 307,960 | #21 |
| Freiburg | 237,460 | #34 |
| Heidelberg | 143,345 | #55 |
| Heilbronn | 120,733 | #62 |
| Ulm | 120,451 | #64 |
| Pforzheim | 119,313 | #66 |
| Reutlingen | 112,627 | #70 |
Cities near Karlsruhe
- Pforzheim119,313 people · ~26 km away
- Baden-Baden56,881 people · ~30 km away
- Speyer50,343 people · ~35 km away
- Neustadt an der Weinstraße53,984 people · ~43 km away
- Heidelberg143,345 people · ~49 km away
- Ludwigshafen am Rhein163,196 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Karlsruhe?
Karlsruhe has a population of 283,799 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Karlsruhe in?
Karlsruhe is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.
Is Karlsruhe the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 526 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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