Oldenburg Population 2026
Oldenburg has a population of 159,218, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Lower Saxony. Roughly 0.2% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
159,218
Rank in Germany
#52
Coordinates
53.14°N, 8.21°E
~10 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
356 km
221 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lower Saxony
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Hannover | 515,140 | #13 |
| Braunschweig | 244,715 | #30 |
| Osnabrück | 166,462 | #48 |
| Wolfsburg | 123,064 | #59 |
| Göttingen | 122,149 | #61 |
| Salzgitter | 104,970 | #74 |
| Hildesheim | 103,052 | #78 |
| Wilhelmshaven | 84,393 | #99 |
Cities near Oldenburg
- Delmenhorst75,893 people · ~30 km away
- Bremen546,501 people · ~40 km away
- Wilhelmshaven84,393 people · ~46 km away
- Bremerhaven118,610 people · ~52 km away
- Osnabrück166,462 people · ~97 km away
- Minden82,879 people · ~106 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oldenburg?
Oldenburg has a population of 159,218 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Oldenburg in?
Oldenburg is located in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Is Oldenburg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 356 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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