Magdeburg Population 2026
Magdeburg has a population of 244,329, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saxony-Anhalt. Roughly 0.3% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
244,329
Rank in Germany
#31
Coordinates
52.13°N, 11.63°E
~47 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
129 km
80 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saxony-Anhalt
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Halle (Saale) | 237,865 | #33 |
| Dessau | 67,747 | #126 |
| Halberstadt | 39,729 | #280 |
| Weißenfels | 37,929 | #302 |
| Stendal | 37,722 | #305 |
| Bitterfeld-Wolfen | 36,592 | #312 |
| Merseburg | 34,780 | #330 |
| Wernigerode | 32,167 | #369 |
Cities near Magdeburg
- Bernburg32,113 people · ~38 km away
- Halberstadt39,729 people · ~47 km away
- Dessau67,747 people · ~53 km away
- Stendal37,722 people · ~55 km away
- Wolfsburg123,064 people · ~66 km away
- Wernigerode32,167 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Magdeburg?
Magdeburg has a population of 244,329 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Magdeburg in?
Magdeburg is located in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
Is Magdeburg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 129 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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