Munich Population 2026
Munich has a population of 1,505,005, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Bavaria. Roughly 1.8% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 2.3× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,505,005
Rank in Germany
#3
Coordinates
48.14°N, 11.58°E
~524 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
505 km
314 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bavaria
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Nuremberg | 515,543 | #12 |
| Augsburg | 301,105 | #22 |
| Regensburg | 151,389 | #54 |
| Würzburg | 133,731 | #57 |
| Fürth | 132,036 | #58 |
| Ingolstadt | 120,658 | #63 |
| Erlangen | 102,675 | #79 |
| Bayreuth | 72,940 | #119 |
Cities near Munich
FAQ
What is the population of Munich?
Munich has a population of 1,505,005 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Munich in?
Munich is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Is Munich the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 505 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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