Saarbrücken Population 2026
Saarbrücken has a population of 182,971, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇩🇪 Germany, located in Saarland. Roughly 0.2% of Germany's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Berlin, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
182,971
Rank in Germany
#43
Coordinates
49.23°N, 7.01°E
~195 m elevation · Europe/Berlin
Distance to capital (Berlin)
579 km
360 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saarland
| City | Population | Rank in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Neunkirchen | 49,843 | #197 |
| Homburg | 44,607 | #229 |
| Völklingen | 40,952 | #267 |
| Sankt Ingbert | 38,697 | #293 |
| Saarlouis | 38,333 | #297 |
| Merzig | 31,118 | #384 |
| Sankt Wendel | 26,904 | #468 |
| Dillingen | 21,526 | #620 |
Cities near Saarbrücken
- Sankt Ingbert38,697 people · ~9 km away
- Püttlingen21,052 people · ~11 km away
- Völklingen40,952 people · ~11 km away
- Neunkirchen49,843 people · ~18 km away
- Saarlouis38,333 people · ~21 km away
- Dillingen21,526 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saarbrücken?
Saarbrücken has a population of 182,971 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Germany.
What region is Saarbrücken in?
Saarbrücken is located in Saarland, Germany.
Is Saarbrücken the capital of Germany?
No, the capital of Germany is Berlin, about 579 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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