Paderborn Population 2026
Paderborn has a population of 142,161, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in North Rhine-Westphalia. Roughly 0.2% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
142,161
Rank in Germany
#56
Coordinates
51.72°N, 8.75°E
~118 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
330 km
205 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Paderborn?
Paderborn has a population of 142,161 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Paderborn in?
Paderborn is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Is Paderborn the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 330 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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