Nuremberg Population 2026
Nuremberg has a population of 515,543, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Bavaria. Roughly 0.6% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 6.6× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
515,543
Rank in Germany
#12
Coordinates
49.45°N, 11.08°E
~300 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
378 km
235 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bavaria
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Munich | 1,505,005 | #3 |
| 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 Nuremberg
FAQ
What is the population of Nuremberg?
Nuremberg has a population of 515,543 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Nuremberg in?
Nuremberg is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Is Nuremberg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 378 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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