Leipzig Population 2026
Leipzig has a population of 504,971, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saxony. Roughly 0.6% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 6.8× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
504,971
Rank in Germany
#14
Coordinates
51.34°N, 12.37°E
~116 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
150 km
93 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saxony
Cities near Leipzig
- Merseburg34,780 people · ~27 km away
- Halle (Saale)237,865 people · ~31 km away
- Bitterfeld-Wolfen36,592 people · ~32 km away
- Weißenfels37,929 people · ~32 km away
- Altenburg38,568 people · ~39 km away
- Gera104,659 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Leipzig?
Leipzig has a population of 504,971 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Leipzig in?
Leipzig is located in Saxony, Germany.
Is Leipzig the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 150 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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