Regensburg Population 2026
Regensburg has a population of 151,389, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Bavaria. Roughly 0.2% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
151,389
Rank in Germany
#54
Coordinates
49.02°N, 12.10°E
~341 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
401 km
249 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bavaria
Cities near Regensburg
- Schwandorf in Bayern28,235 people · ~34 km away
- Straubing44,580 people · ~38 km away
- Dingolfing18,805 people · ~50 km away
- Amberg44,737 people · ~51 km away
- Landshut71,863 people · ~54 km away
- Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz39,557 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Regensburg?
Regensburg has a population of 151,389 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Regensburg in?
Regensburg is located in Bavaria, Germany.
Is Regensburg the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 401 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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