Potsdam Population 2026
Potsdam has a population of 184,754, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Brandenburg. Roughly 0.2% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
184,754
Rank in Germany
#42
Coordinates
52.40°N, 13.07°E
~34 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
27 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Brandenburg
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Cottbus | 84,754 | #98 |
| Brandenburg an der Havel | 59,826 | #147 |
| Frankfurt (Oder) | 57,107 | #157 |
| Eberswalde | 41,980 | #253 |
| Oranienburg | 40,793 | #271 |
| Falkensee | 37,468 | #307 |
| Bernau bei Berlin | 34,866 | #328 |
| Schwedt (Oder) | 33,730 | #344 |
Cities near Potsdam
- Falkensee37,468 people · ~18 km away
- Berlin3,426,354 people · ~27 km away
- Brandenburg an der Havel59,826 people · ~35 km away
- Oranienburg40,793 people · ~41 km away
- Bernau bei Berlin34,866 people · ~47 km away
- Fürstenwalde33,539 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Potsdam?
Potsdam has a population of 184,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Potsdam in?
Potsdam is located in Brandenburg, Germany.
Is Potsdam the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 27 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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