Marl Population 2026
Marl has a population of 91,398, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in North Rhine-Westphalia. Roughly 0.1% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
91,398
Rank in Germany
#91
Coordinates
51.66°N, 7.09°E
~56 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
442 km
274 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Rhine-Westphalia
Cities near Marl
- Recklinghausen122,438 people · ~9 km away
- Herne172,108 people · ~16 km away
- Gelsenkirchen270,028 people · ~17 km away
- Bottrop119,909 people · ~19 km away
- Bochum385,729 people · ~21 km away
- Essen593,085 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Marl?
Marl has a population of 91,398 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Marl in?
Marl is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Is Marl the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 442 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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