Ludwigshafen am Rhein Population 2026
Ludwigshafen am Rhein has a population of 163,196, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Rheinland-Pfalz. Roughly 0.2% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
163,196
Rank in Germany
#50
Coordinates
49.48°N, 8.45°E
~97 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
485 km
301 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rheinland-Pfalz
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Mainz | 222,889 | #35 |
| Koblenz | 107,319 | #71 |
| Trier | 100,129 | #80 |
| Kaiserslautern | 98,732 | #82 |
| Worms | 81,099 | #104 |
| Neuwied | 66,805 | #130 |
| Neustadt an der Weinstraße | 53,984 | #170 |
| Speyer | 50,343 | #194 |
Cities near Ludwigshafen am Rhein
- Mannheim307,960 people · ~2 km away
- Frankenthal47,438 people · ~9 km away
- Speyer50,343 people · ~18 km away
- Worms81,099 people · ~18 km away
- Heidelberg143,345 people · ~19 km away
- Neustadt an der Weinstraße53,984 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
Ludwigshafen am Rhein has a population of 163,196 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Ludwigshafen am Rhein in?
Ludwigshafen am Rhein is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
Is Ludwigshafen am Rhein the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 485 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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