Lübeck Population 2026
Lübeck has a population of 212,207, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Schleswig-Holstein. Roughly 0.3% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
212,207
Rank in Germany
#38
Coordinates
53.87°N, 10.69°E
~16 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
235 km
146 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Schleswig-Holstein
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Kiel | 252,668 | #28 |
| Flensburg | 85,838 | #97 |
| Norderstedt | 82,844 | #101 |
| Neumünster | 80,196 | #105 |
| Elmshorn | 48,703 | #203 |
| Pinneberg | 40,577 | #273 |
| Wedel | 34,912 | #327 |
| Itzehoe | 33,047 | #352 |
Cities near Lübeck
- Ahrensburg30,103 people · ~37 km away
- Norderstedt82,844 people · ~49 km away
- Wismar45,255 people · ~50 km away
- Neumünster80,196 people · ~51 km away
- Schwerin96,641 people · ~55 km away
- Hamburg1,973,896 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lübeck?
Lübeck has a population of 212,207 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Lübeck in?
Lübeck is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Is Lübeck the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 235 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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