Pinneberg Population 2026
Pinneberg has a population of 40,577, making it the #273 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Schleswig-Holstein. It is about 84× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,577
Rank in Germany
#273
Coordinates
53.66°N, 9.80°E
~5 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
272 km
169 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Schleswig-Holstein
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Kiel | 252,668 | #28 |
| Lübeck | 212,207 | #38 |
| Flensburg | 85,838 | #97 |
| Norderstedt | 82,844 | #101 |
| Neumünster | 80,196 | #105 |
| Elmshorn | 48,703 | #203 |
| Wedel | 34,912 | #327 |
| Itzehoe | 33,047 | #352 |
Cities near Pinneberg
- Wedel34,912 people · ~11 km away
- Elmshorn48,703 people · ~13 km away
- Norderstedt82,844 people · ~14 km away
- Hamburg1,973,896 people · ~18 km away
- Ahrensburg30,103 people · ~29 km away
- Itzehoe33,047 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pinneberg?
Pinneberg has a population of 40,577 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #273 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Pinneberg in?
Pinneberg is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Is Pinneberg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 272 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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