Osnabrück Population 2026
Osnabrück has a population of 166,462, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Lower Saxony. Roughly 0.2% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
166,462
Rank in Germany
#48
Coordinates
52.27°N, 8.05°E
~69 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
365 km
227 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lower Saxony
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Hannover | 515,140 | #13 |
| Braunschweig | 244,715 | #30 |
| Oldenburg | 159,218 | #52 |
| Wolfsburg | 123,064 | #59 |
| Göttingen | 122,149 | #61 |
| Salzgitter | 104,970 | #74 |
| Hildesheim | 103,052 | #78 |
| Wilhelmshaven | 84,393 | #99 |
Cities near Osnabrück
FAQ
What is the population of Osnabrück?
Osnabrück has a population of 166,462 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Osnabrück in?
Osnabrück is located in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Is Osnabrück the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 365 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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