Rostock Population 2026
Rostock has a population of 198,293, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Roughly 0.2% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
198,293
Rank in Germany
#40
Coordinates
54.09°N, 12.14°E
~18 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
193 km
120 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Schwerin | 96,641 | #83 |
| Neubrandenburg | 68,082 | #125 |
| Stralsund | 58,976 | #151 |
| Universitäts- und Hansestadt Greifswald | 52,731 | #175 |
| Wismar | 45,255 | #225 |
| Güstrow | 31,217 | #381 |
| Neustrelitz | 22,291 | #595 |
| Waren | 21,470 | #623 |
Cities near Rostock
FAQ
What is the population of Rostock?
Rostock has a population of 198,293 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Rostock in?
Rostock is located in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
Is Rostock the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 193 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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